51Minimum complement of seafarers on vessels

51 Minimum complement of seafarers on vessels

(1) AMSA may determine in writing that a vessel, or a vessel included in a class of vessels, must carry: (a) a master who holds a specified seafarer certificate; and (b) not less than: (i) a specified number of officers who hold specified seafarer certificates; and (ii) a specified number of seafarers who hold specified seafarer certificates. (2) AMSA must have regard to any matters prescribed by the regulations in making a determination under subsection (1). (3) A determination under subsection (1) may require a vessel, or a vessel included in a class of vessels, to carry a master who holds a specified seafarer certificate and to carry a different complement of seafarers: (a) for different voyages; or (b) for the carriage of different cargoes; or (c) for the performance (whether in port or at sea) of different operations done by, or in relation to, the vessel; or (d) according to whether the vessel is in port or at sea. (4) A determination under subsection (1) may specify conditions to which the determination is subject. (5) More than one determination under subsection (1) may apply in relation to a vessel. (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.