5Meaning of *unsafe vessel*

5 Meaning of *unsafe vessel* For the purposes of this Act, a vessel is an ***unsafe vessel*** if the operation of the vessel may endanger any person because of— (a) the condition or equipment of the vessel; or (b) the manner in which cargo and equipment on the vessel is stowed or secured; or (c) the nature of the cargo; or (d) the overloading of the vessel with persons or cargo; or (e) the number or qualifications of its crew; or (f) the absence of marine safety equipment that is required under this Act or the regulations to be carried or installed on the vessel.