Marine Safety Regulations 2023
79Master of sailing vessel underway must give way to certain vessels
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79 Master of sailing vessel underway must give way to certain vessels
(1) The master of a sailing vessel underway must ensure that the vessel keeps out of the way of a vessel constrained by its draught that is displaying lights or shapes to indicate that it is constrained by its draught.
(2) The master of a sailing vessel underway must ensure that the vessel keeps out of the way of a vessel not under command that is displaying lights or shapes to indicate that it is not under command.
(3) The master of a sailing vessel underway must ensure that the vessel keeps out of the way of a vessel restricted in its ability to manoeuvre that is displaying lights or shapes to indicate that it is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre.
(4) The master of a sailing vessel underway must ensure that the vessel keeps out of the way of a domestic commercial vessel engaged in fishing with nets, lines, trawls or any other fishing apparatus that restricts its ability to manoeuvre.
Part 5—Enforcement
Division 1—Impoundment, immobilisation and forfeiture of recreational vessels
80 Notice to master, owner or registered person
For the purposes of section 111(j) of the Act, the following particulars are prescribed—
(a) the master's personal particulars;
(b) the number, type and expiry date of the master's marine licence;
(c) if the master is not the registered person of the recreational vessel, the name and address of the registered person;
(d) if the owner is neither the master nor the registered person of the recreational vessel, the name and address of the owner;
(e) if the recreational vessel is moved to a holding yard by use of a trailer, towing vehicle or other towing mechanism, the name of the operator of the trailer, towing vehicle or other towing mechanism;
(f) the details of the police officer who seized the recreational vessel or required it to be surrendered;
(g) advice that it is an offence to move an impounded recreational vessel without authorisation;
(h) if the notice is given to the master or registered person of the recreational vessel who is not the owner or sole owner of the recreational vessel, advice that the master or registered person must take reasonable steps to serve a copy of the notice on any owner as soon as reasonably practicable.