27Prescribed condition of registration of recreational vessels

27 Prescribed condition of registration of recreational vessels

(1) For the purposes of section 41 of the Act, it is a condition of registration of all classes or types of recreational vessel that the registered person in relation to that class or type of recreational vessel must not allow the recreational vessel to be operated if it is not fit for purpose.

(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), a recreational vessel is not fit for purpose if—

(a) a hull of the recreational vessel is unable to maintain watertight integrity; or

(b) there is fuel leaking from the recreational vessel's fuel system or engine; or

(c) the recreational vessel's steering system does not control the movement of the recreational vessel; or

(d) a ventilation system used for ventilating a space or spaces in the recreational vessel is not functioning; or

(e) material insulating machinery in the recreational vessel from fire or flammable materials is missing or damaged; or

(f) materials or items comprising part of the recreational vessel's reserve buoyancy are missing or damaged; or

(g) engine kill switches are fitted to the recreational vessel and are inoperable; or

(h) any navigation lights of the recreational vessel are fitted in a manner that is inconsistent with Annex I to the Prevention of Collisions Convention.