8Vessels and waters to which Act applies

#### 8 Vessels and waters to which Act applies 8 Vessels and waters to which Act applies > > (1) This Act applies to and in respect of the following vessels and the relevant owners, masters, crew and passengers of the vessels— > > > > > (a) all vessels that are in State waters (including vessels proceeding on overseas voyages), > > > > > (b) all vessels that are proceeding on voyages other than overseas voyages (including vessels that have left State waters), except recreational vessels while they are in the waters of or adjacent to another State or Territory of the Commonwealth, > > > > > (c) all vessels connected with this State, wherever they may be. > > > (2) (Repealed) > > > (3) This section is subject to any express provision of this Act to the contrary. > > > (4) The National law prevails over this Act to the extent of any inconsistency. > > **s 8:** Subst 2012 No 90, Sch 1 \[6\]. Am 2016 No 28, Sch 1 \[4\]; 2018 No 68, Sch 2.24; 2025 No 12, Sch 1\[4\] \[5\].