sch.4-inc-sec-oc.4Rule 27 of the International Regulations is modified by including the following NSW special Rule—

#### sch.4-inc-sec-oc.4 Rule 27 of the International Regulations is modified by including the following NSW special Rule— Rule 27 of the International Regulations is modified by including the following NSW special Rule— > > (1) The owner and operator of a vessel engaged in diving operations, and any diver engaged in those operations from the vessel, must ensure that a rigid replica of an International Code flag “A” is displayed on the vessel, or on a buoy or float positioned nearby, so as to make it clearly visible and that— > > > > > (a) the top of the flag is at least 1 metre from the top of any part of the vessel’s superstructure or other obstruction or at least 2 metres from the water surface if mounted on a nearby buoy, and > > > > > (b) the flag is visible through 360°, and > > > > > (c) the flag is at least 400 millimetres by 400 millimetres in size, and > > > > > (d) the flag is not faded, and > > > > > (e) the flag is maintained in good condition. > > > (2) The operator of a vessel underway must maintain a safe distance from, and travel at a safe speed when in the vicinity of, an area in which a replica of an International Code flag “A” is displayed. > > > (3) Rule 27 (g) does not operate so as to exempt any vessel which is engaged in dredging operations or underwater operations from the requirements of that Rule in relation to the exhibition of lights and shapes.