216Functions and powers of waterway managers

216 Functions and powers of waterway managers (1) A waterway manager has the following functions— (a) the management of vessel activities on the waters under the control of the waterway manager; (b) the management and allocation of moorings and berths in the waters under the control of the waterway manager; S. 216(1)(c) amended by No. 34/2023 s. 127(Sch. 1 item 7.95(a)). (c) the provision and maintenance, in accordance with standards developed by Safe Transport Victoria, of navigation aids, including appropriate signage as to water levels, hazards and laws applying to the waters under the control of the waterway manager; (d) the control of navigation and vessel movement in the waters under the control of the waterway manager; (e) the designation of areas in the waters under the control of the waterway manager in which anchorage of vessels is permitted and areas in which anchorage of vessels is not permitted; S. 216(1)(f) amended by No. 34/2023 s. 127(Sch. 1 item 7.95(b)). (f) the altering or dredging of channels for navigation in the waters under the control of the waterway manager, in accordance with any directions or determination of Safe Transport Victoria and as so required by Safe Transport Victoria; (g) the removal or marking of obstructions in the waters under the control of the waterway manager. (2) A waterway manager must carry out its functions under subsection (1) in a manner that— (a) ensures the safe operation of vessels in the waters under the control of the waterway manager; and (b) minimises the risk of environmental damage from the operation of vessels in the waters under the control of the waterway manager. (3) A waterway manager has the following powers— (a) the power to enter into contracts and agreements for the carrying out of its functions under this section; (b) the power to employ persons or enter into contracts or agency agreements with persons to assist in the carrying out of its functions; (c) the power to charge the fees prescribed by the regulations for any service provided by the waterway manager; (d) the power to do all things necessary to enable its functions under this section to be carried out.