162Vessels to which this Part applies

162 Vessels to which this Part applies

(1) This Part applies to a vessel: (a) that is 70 metres or longer in length overall; or (b) that is a loaded: (i) oil tanker; or (ii) chemical carrier; or (iii) liquefied gas carrier. (2) This Part applies to pilots and pilotage in relation to vessels referred to in subsection (1): (a) that are in, or in transit to or from, any waters of the coastal sea of Australia prescribed by the regulations; or (b) that are in any waters of the exclusive economic zone of Australia prescribed by the regulations. (3) This Part is not intended to affect the operation of any law of a State or Territory governing pilots or pilotage in relation to a port in the State or Territory that is capable of operating concurrently with this Part.