44Right of passage for vessels approaching main navigation span in same direction

44 Right of passage for vessels approaching main navigation span in same direction

(1)  If 2 or more vessels approach the Bridge from the same direction and intend to pass under the main navigation span, the leading vessel has the passage if –

(a) in the case of a vessel proceeding upstream, it has crossed an imaginary straight line extending from Rosny Point light to Macquarie Point light; or

(b) in the case of a vessel proceeding downstream, it has crossed an imaginary straight line bearing east and west from the front Beltana Point lead light.

(2)  If 2 or more vessels subject to pilotage, other than vessels determined by MAST, approach the Bridge from a position south of the Bridge and intend passing under the main navigation span, the master of the second and any subsequent vessel must not proceed north of an imaginary straight line extending from Rosny Point light to Macquarie Point light until the pilot or master of each preceding vessel has advised the pilot or master of the following vessel that the preceding vessels being navigated under the Bridge have safely passed under the main navigation span and are clear of the main navigation channel.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(3)  If 2 or more vessels subject to pilotage, other than vessels determined by MAST, approach the Bridge from a position north of the Bridge and intend passing under the main navigation span, the master of the second and any subsequent vessel must not proceed south of an imaginary straight line joining Limekiln Point and Pavilion Point until the pilot or master of the immediately preceding vessel has advised the pilot or master of the following vessel that the vessel being navigated under the Bridge has safely passed under the main navigation span and is clear of the main navigation channel.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.