5Meaning of “vessel”

#### 5 Meaning of “vessel” 5 Meaning of “vessel” > > (1) In this Act, vessel— > > > > > (a) includes the following— > > > > > > > (i) a water craft of any description capable of being used as a means of transportation on water, > > > > > > > (ii) a thing prescribed by the regulations as a vessel, > > > > > > > (iii) a thing subject to a temporary vessel order, but > > > > > (b) does not include a water craft of a kind prescribed by the regulations as not being a vessel. > > > (2) Without limiting subsection (1)(a), a vessel includes— > > > > > (a) a non-displacement craft, and > > > > > (b) a seaplane, while the seaplane is on water. > > > (3) The Minister may, by written order (a temporary vessel order), declare a thing capable of being used in or in connection with water to be a vessel for a period of not more than 12 months if the Minister reasonably considers it necessary— > > > > > (a) to assess the safety of the thing, or > > > > > (b) in an emergency. > > > (4) The Minister must, as soon as practicable after making a temporary vessel order, ensure the order is published in the Gazette. > > **s 5:** Subst 2025 No 12, Sch 1\[2\].