9Application of Act

9 Application of Act (1) Unless specifically provided otherwise by a provision of this Act, this Act applies to and in relation to the following vessels, and the owner, master and crew of any such vessel— (a) a vessel within State waters; and (b) a vessel connected with Victoria, wherever it may be. (2) The Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law prevails over this Act to the extent of any inconsistency. (3) For the purpose of this section, a vessel is connected with Victoria if it— (a) is registered or deemed to be registered under the Shipping Registration Act 1981 of the Commonwealth with a home port in Victoria; or (b) is owned by a body corporate that is established under Victorian law or that has its principal office or place of business in Victoria, or is in the possession of such a body corporate by virtue of a charter; or (c) is owned by any person whose chief office or place of business in respect of the management of the vessel is in Victoria, or is in the possession of such a person by virtue of a charter; or (d) is registered or licensed or required to be registered or licensed under Victorian law.