I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Navigation Act 1912.
Dated this eleventh day of November, 1976.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
PETER NIXON
Minister of State for Transport.
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NAVIGATION (TONNAGE MEASUREMENT) REGULATIONS
Part I—Preliminary
Citation.
These Regulations may be cited as the Navigation (Tonnage Measurement) Regulations.
Commencement.
These Regulations shall come into operation on the date fixed under subsection 2 (2) of the Navigation Act 1972 as the date on which sections 5, 6, 7 and 9 of that Act shall come into operation.
Interpretation.
(1) In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—
“ crew accommodation ” means the accommodation on a ship provided for the officers and crew of that ship under Division 15 of Part II of the Act and the Navigation (Crew Accommodation) Regulations;
“ dry cargo space ” means space appropriated for the carriage of cargo other than liquid or gaseous matter in bulk;
“ propelling machinery space ” means the space below the upper deck appropriated for the main or auxiliary propelling machinery of a ship and includes—
(a) ventilation, light or escape trunks serving such a space;
(b) space appropriated for any boilers serving the propelling machinery;
(c) shaft tunnels;
(d) engineers’ storerooms and workshops that do not exceed in total tonnage 0.75 per cent of the gross tonnage of the ship;
* Notified to the Australian Government Gazette on 18 November 1976.
(e) oil fuel settling tanks serving the main or auxiliary propelling machinery and having a total capacity sufficient to provide not less than 24 hours nor more than 96 hours steaming for the ship at its maximum speed; and
(f) framed-in spaces on or above the upper deck referred to in sub-regulation 10 (2) and included in the gross tonnage in accordance with that sub-regulation;
“ second deck ” means the deck next below the upper deck, being a deck—
(a) that is fitted as an integral part of that ship’s structure;
(b) in which all hatchways are fitted with substantial and durable covers; and
(c) that is continuous at least between peak bulkheads both fore and aft and transversely, notwithstanding the presence in it of—
(i) openings that serve any propelling machinery space or that lead to ladderways or stairways;
(ii) hatch or ventilation trunks that do not extend fore and aft from one main transverse bulkhead to another;
(iii) chain lockers or cofferdams; or
(iv) a break or breaks the aggregate height of which above the line of continuation of the deck does not exceed 1.22 metres;
“ surveyor ” means a person appointed under section 190 of the Act to be a surveyor;
“ the Act ” means the Navigation Act 1912;
“ the Department ” means the Department of State for the time being administering the Act;
“ the Merchant Shipping Act ” has the same meaning as in section 407a of the Act;
“ tonnage deck ” means—
(a) in the case of single deck ships—the upper deck; and
(b) in any other case—the second deck;
“ tonnage length ” means the length of the tonnage deck of a ship ascertained in accordance with the provisions of Part A of Schedule 1;
“ Tonnage Mark Table ” means the tonnage mark table set out in Schedule 4;
“ tropical waters ” means waters that are within a tropical zone or seasonal tropical area for the purposes of the Navigation (Load Lines) Regulations;
“ upper deck ” means—
(a) in the case of an open ship—the upper edge of the upper strake of the gunwale of that ship; and
(b) in any other case—the uppermost complete deck exposed to sea and weather fitted as an integral part of the ship’s structure, being a deck, all openings in the weather portions of which are fitted with permanent means of closing and below which all openings in the side of the ship are fitted with permanent means of watertight closing.
(2) In the application of these Regulations to and in relation to a ship not registered in Australia, a reference to the Navigation (Load Lines) Regulations
shall be read as a reference to the law of the country in which the ship is registered that makes provisions corresponding to the provisions of the Navigation (Load Lines) Regulations.
(3) A reference to a form by number shall be read as a reference to the form so numbered in Schedule 7.
Purposes for which tonnage ascertained in accordance with these Regulation is applicable.
(1) The several provisions of (these Regulations (other than Part IV) making provision for or in relation to the ascertainment of the gross tonnage of a ship are the provisions in accordance with which the gross tonnage of the ship is, for the purposes of, and otherwise in relation to, the registration of a ship in Australia under the Merchant Shipping Act, to be ascertained, and the gross tonnage of the ship as so ascertained—
(a) is, for the purposes of section 335 of the Act, the gross registered tonnage of the ship;
(b) is, for the purposes of the remeasurement of a ship under section 407b of the Act, the gross tonnage of the ship;
(c) is, for the purposes of the measurement of a ship under section 409 of the Act, the gross tonnage of the ship; and
(d) where, in any other section of the Act or in any regulation under the Act, there is a reference to the gross registered tonnage, gross register tonnage or gross tonnage of a ship—is, for the purposes of that section or regulation, the gross registered tonnage, gross register tonnage or gross tonnage, as the case may be,
(2) The several provisions of these Regulations (other than Part IV) making provision for or in relation to the ascertainment of the register tonnage of a ship are the provisions in accordance with which the register tonnage of the ship is, for the purposes of, and otherwise in relation to, the registration of a ship in Australia under the Merchant Shipping Act, to be ascertained, and the register tonnage of the ship as so ascertained—
(a) is, for the purposes of the remeasurement of a ship under section 407b of the Act, the register tonnage of the ship;
(b) is, for the purposes of the measurement of a ship under section 409 of the Act, the register tonnage of the ship; and
(c) where, in any other section of the Act or in any regulation under the Act, there is a reference to the tonnage of a ship described in any manner other than gross tonnage, gross registered tonnage or gross register tonnage—is, for the purposes of that section or regulation, a reference to the tonnage of the ship as so described,
(3) The gross tonnage specified in a Certificate issued or deemed to have been issued under sub-regulation 9 (1) or (2) is, for the purposes of the Act and of any regulations under the Act, the gross tonnage, gross registered tonnage or gross register tonnage of the ship.
(4) The register tonnage specified in a Certificate issued or deemed to have been issued under sub-regulation 9 (1) or (2) is, for the purposes of the Act and of any regulations under the Act, the register tonnage, net register tonnage, net registered tonnage or net tonnage of the ship.
Application for measurement.
An application for the measurement of the tonnage of a ship in accordance with these Regulations shall be made in accordance with Form 1 to the Secretary to the Department and shall be signed by the owner of the ship or by the builder, master or agent of the ship on behalf of the owner.
Requirements to be complied with by owner or master before measurement.
6. (1) The owner or master of a ship to be measured shall—
(a) make the ship available for measurement by a surveyor; and
(b) afford the surveyor measuring the ship all necessary facilities for the inspection and measurement of the ship.
(2) The owner or master of a ship to be measured shall furnish with the application or before the inspection and measurement of the ship the following plans:—
(a) a plan containing a longitudinal elevation showing all decks and superstructures, breaks and depth of breaks in decks, the extent and the depth of double bottom tanks or open floors together with particulars of any breaks or recesses in those tanks or floors, the depth of all side framing, the extent and thickness of all ceilings, sparring and insulation, the position of all bulkheads and hatchways and the allocation of compartments;
(b) a plan in respect of each deck showing the arrangement and appropriation of all compartments on the deck and showing any openings, steps or breaks in the deck;
(c) a plan of the midship section showing the construction of the framing, double bottoms or open floors, bilge brackets, sparring, ceiling, insulation, rise of floor, deck camber, tumble-home, flare and the rise or fall in the top of the double bottom;
(d) a plan showing the general arrangement of the propelling machinery spaces with each item of main and auxiliary machinery named on the plan and showing complete details of all fuel bunkers, settling tanks and any other tanks and the extent and purposes of each workshop and storeroom in the ship;
(e) a plan showing all tanks used only for the carriage of water ballast and the arrangements for filling and emptying those tanks.
(3) The owner or master of a ship to be measured shall, if required by the surveyor measuring the ship, furnish such other plans, documents and information as the surveyor considers, having regard to any special features of the construction of the ship, necessary for the measurement of the tonnage of the ship.
(4) Plans furnished under this regulation shall be drawn to a scale of not less than 1 to 100.
Method of measurement of tonnage.
(1) Subject to sub-regulation (2), the method by which the tonnage of a ship is to be measured is that set out in Part A of Schedule 1 and in Schedule 2.
(2) Where the surveyor is satisfied that, by reason of the ship’s being laden or for any other reason, it is not reasonably practicable for the measurement of the tonnage of the part of the ship below the upper deck to be made in accordance with Part A of Schedule 1 and with Schedule 2, the method by which the tonnage of the part of the ship below the upper deck is to be measured is the method set out in Part B of Schedule 1.
(3) Where the tonnage of the part of a ship below the upper deck was measured in accordance with the method set out in Part B of Schedule 1, the Minister shall, on an application by the owner of the ship, direct that the tonnage of that part of the ship be measured in accordance with the method set out in Part A of Schedule 1 and in Schedule 2 and shall cause the particulars relating to its registered tonnage to be altered accordingly.
(4) All measurements required by these Regulations shall be taken and expressed in metres and centimetres and all calculations shall be made in accordance with the degree of accuracy set out in Part C of Schedule 1.
(5) Where the measurements required by these Regulations to be made in relation to a space in a ship have been made, the cubic capacity of the space shall be calculated, and the result obtained by dividing a number equal to the number of cubic metres in the cubic capacity of the space by 2.83 is, for the purposes of these Regulations and for the purposes specified in regulation 4, the tonnage of the space.
Certificate of Survey.
The surveyor of a ship shall, as soon as he has ascertained the tonnage of a ship, complete a Certificate of Survey in accordance with Form 2 and shall deliver the Certificate to the Registrar of British Ships at the port of registry, or intended port of registry, of the ship.
Certificate of British Tonnage.
(1) The Minister shall issue to the owner of a ship registered in Australia under the Merchant Shipping. Act the tonnage of which has been ascertained in accordance with these Regulations a Certificate of British Tonnage in accordance with Form 3, 4 or 5, as the case requires, certifying the tonnage that has been registered in respect of that ship.
(2) The Minister may issue to the owner of a ship not registered in Australia the tonnage of which has been ascertained in accordance with these Regulations a Certificate of British Tonnage in accordance with Form 3, 4 or 5, as the case requires.
(3) Where—
(a) a Certificate of British Tonnage has been issued in respect of a ship, whether before or after the commencement of these Regulations; and
(b) upon the remeasurement under these Regulations for tonnage of that ship, the tonnage of the ship as so ascertained differs from the tonnage specified in the Certificate referred to in paragraph (a),
the Minister shall, by notice in writing posted to the owner of the ship at his last-known place of address, direct the owner of the ship to deliver up, within the period specified in the notice, that Certificate for cancellation.
(4) A person who fails to deliver up a Certificate as required by a direction under sub-regulation (3) is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a penalty not exceeding. $200.
Part II—Gross Tonnage and Register Tonnage
Components of gross tonnage.
(1) Subject to this Part, and to Part III, the gross tonnage of a ship is, for a purpose specified in regulation 4, the sum of—
(a) the underdeck tonnage of the ship ascertained in accordance with regulation 11 and item 1 of Part A of Schedule 1;
(b) the tonnage of between deck space between the second deck of the ship and the upper deck of the ship ascertained in accordance with the provisions of item 2 of Part A of Schedule 1;
(c) the tonnage, ascertained in accordance with such of the provisions of items 3, 4 and 5 of Part A of Schedule 1, as are applicable, of permanently closed-in spaces on or above the upper deck including the tonnage, ascertained in accordance with item 3 of that Part, of breaks situated above the line of the deck but excluding the tonnage, ascertained in accordance with such of the provisions of items 3, 4 and 5 of Part A of Schedule 1, as are applicable, of—
(i) hatchways referred to in regulation 12;
(ii) any framed-in spaces on or above the upper deck of the ship that contain any part of the propelling machinery of the ship or that are used to light or ventilate space appropriated for the propelling machinery of the ship;
(iii) dry cargo space other than dry cargo space situated in a break above the line of the upper deck of the ship; and
(iv) any permanently closed-in space on or above the upper deck, being a space referred to in sub-regulation 13 (1) in the circumstances specified in sub-regulation 13 (2) or a space referred to in regulation 14;
(d) the tonnage, if any, of hatchways referred to in regulation 12 ascertained in accordance with that regulation; and
(e) where, under sub-regulation (2), the tonnage of framed-in spaces on or above the upper deck are to be included in the gross tonnage of a ship under the provisions of sub-regulation (2)—the tonnage of those spaces ascertained in accordance with item 5 of Part A of Schedule 1.
(2) Where—
(a) the owner of a ship has made application in writing to the Minister that, in the gross tonnage of that ship, the tonnage of any framed-in spaces on or above the upper deck of that ship that either contain any part of the propelling machinery of the ship or light or ventilate space appropriated for that machinery be included in the space containing the propelling machinery of the ship;
(b) the framed-in spaces are permanently marked with a notice indicating the purpose for which each of those spaces is used; and
(c) the framed-in spaces are—
(i) properly constructed for the purpose described in the notice referred to in paragraph (b);
(ii) safe and seaworthy for that purpose;
(iii) reasonable in extent for that purpose; and
(iv) such that they cannot be used for any other purpose,
the tonnage of those framed-in spaces shall be included in the gross tonnage of the ship.
(3) Where, under sub-regulation 7 (2), the method by which the tonnage of the part of the ship below the upper deck is that set out in Part B of Schedule 1, the tonnage so ascertained shall be substituted for the aggregate of the tonnages of the spaces referred to in paragraphs (1) (a) and (b).
(4) For the purposes of this regulation, the expression “ permanently closed-in spaces on or above the upper deck ” includes—
(a) a poop, bridge or forecastle notwithstanding the presence of an opening in an end transverse bulkhead, unless the opening extends from deck to deck for one-half or more of the breadth of that deck in way of the bulkhead;
(b) a deckhouse notwithstanding the presence of an opening in one of the boundary bulkheads of the deckhouse exposed to the weather, unless the opening extends from deck to deck for one-half or more of the length of the bulkhead in which the opening is situated and is 1.22 metres or more in width;
(c) a structure extending from side to side of the ship notwithstanding the presence in the structure of an opening in the ship’s side, unless that opening extends for one-half or more of the length of the space that it serves and exceeds in height one-third of the distance from deck to deck in way of the opening or a distance of 0.76 of a metre, whichever is the greater;
(d) a passageway at the ship’s side, unless the passageway is not less than 1.22 metres in width and is completely open to the weather at one end, or at both ends, of its length;
(e) a recess, unless it extends from deck to deck for 0.91 of a metre or more of its width and is exposed to the weather; and
(f) any space that has an opening in the deck over it, being a deck exposed to the weather, unless the area of that opening is one-quarter or more of the deck area over the space.
Underdeck tonnage.
(1) Subject to sub-regulation (2), the underdeck tonnage of a ship is the tonnage of the space below the tonnage deck bounded by—
(a) the tonnage deck;
(b) the upper surface of the double bottom tanks, open floors or ceilings, as the case may be; and
(c) the inner face of the timbers, frames or sparring of the ship, as the case may be,
measured in accordance with item 1 of Part A of Schedule 1, subject to such of the limitations specified in Schedule 2 as are applicable, but excluding the tonnage of breaks above the line of the tonnage deck.
(2) In the case of a ship in which there are shaft bossings and other appendages forming part of the hull of the ship below the tonnage deck, whether or not those bossings or appendages project beyond the extreme points of measurement of that deck, the underdeck tonnage of the ship is the sum of—
(a) the tonnage of the space below the tonnage deck ascertained in accordance with sub-regulation (1); and
(b) the tonnage of the shaft bossings and other appendages ascertained in accordance with item 7 of Part A of Schedule 1.
Tonnage of hatchways.
(1) The tonnage of hatchways leading to a space the tonnage of which is to be included in the gross tonnage of the ship (other than an internal hatchway enclosed within such a space) shall be measured in accordance with the provisions of item 5 of Part A of Schedule 1 and, from the aggregate of the tonnages of the hatchways so measured, there shall be deducted 0.5 per cent of the ship’s gross tonnage, excluding that aggregate.
(2) The remainder, if a positive result, is the tonnage of hatchways (normally referred to as “ excess of hatchways ”) to be included in the gross tonnage of the ship.
Permanently closed-in spaces not to be included in gross tonnage.
(1) Each of the following is a permanently closed-in space referred to in sub-paragraph 10 (1) (c) (iv):—
(a) space that is fitted with, and appropriated for the use of, machinery or condensers;
(b) the wheelhouse, chartroom and any space fitted with, and appropriated for the use of, radio or navigational aids;
(c) skylights, domes and trunks that light or ventilate the space that they serve;
(d) chain lockers and any space appropriated for the working of the anchor gear and the capstan;
(e) spaces appropriated for the storage of safety equipment or of batteries;
(f) companionways and access hatches serving as protection for stairways or for ladderways leading to space below, and openings over, those stairways and ladderways;
(g) the galley, or any separate bakery fitted with ovens, where, in either case, no part of the galley or bakery is appropriated for use otherwise than as a galley or bakery;
(h) washing or sanitary accommodation forming part of the crew accommodation or appropriated for the use of the master;
(i) workshops or storerooms appropriated for the use of pumpmen, engineers, electricians, carpenters or boatswains;
(j) the lamp-room;
(k) water ballast tanks not appropriated for use otherwise than as tanks holding water ballast;
(l) in the case of a ship intended to be used only on voyages not exceeding 10 hours in duration—shelter space that provides or is intended to provide, free of any charge to a passenger, protection from the weather;
(m) sheltered promenade space glassed in and unfurnished except for deckchairs or similar light portable seating in a ship intended to be used on an international voyage.
(2) The circumstances referred to in a sub-paragraph 10 (1) (c) (iv) are that—
(a) the space is reasonable in extent;
(b) the space is properly constructed for the purpose for which it is appropriated; and
(c) the space is marked with a notice that specifies on it the purpose for which it has been appropriated.
Provisions applicable in relation to permanently closed-in spaces on or above upper deck.
(1) This regulation applies—
(a) to a ship registered in Australia before the date of commencement of these Regulations, the measurement of the tonnage of which having previously been made otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations, being a ship that is, after that date, to be measured in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations;
(b) to a ship previously registered elsewhere than in Australia chat is, after that date, to be registered in Australia; and
(c) to a ship registered elsewhere than in Australia in respect of which an application is made, after that date, for a certificate referred to in sub-regulation 9 (2).
(2) The tonnage of a space situated on or above the upper deck of a ship to which this regulation applies, being space that—
(a) in the case of a ship registered in Australia before the commencement of these Regulations—was, by virtue of openings in the space, excluded from the gross tonnage of the ship; or
(b) in the case of any other ship—was, by virtue of there being or having been openings in the space, excluded from the gross tonnage of the ship,
shall not be included in the gross tonnage of the ship, when measured for tonnage in accordance with these Regulations, irrespective of whether the openings have been closed or not, if—
(c) there has been no change in the purpose for which the space is used since the date on which the tonnage of the ship was last measured otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations, or
(d) in the case of a ship other than a ship registered in Australia before the commencement of these Regulations, the space is such that it would not, had the ship been registered in Australia before that commencement with the openings unclosed, have been included in its gross tonnage.
Register tonnage.
(1) Subject to this Part and Part III, the register tonnage of a ship is, for a purpose specified in regulation 4, the tonnage ascertained by deducting from the gross tonnage of the ship the aggregate of—
(a) the tonnage of the spaces referred to in regulation 16; and
(b) the tonnage allowance for propelling machinery space ascertained in accordance with regulation 17.
(2) A deduction shall not be made under sub-regulation (1) in respect of the tonnage of a space unless the tonnage of that space has, in accordance with this Part, been included in the gross tonnage of the ship and any applicable condition limit or restriction under regulation 16 or 17 has been satisfied.
Deduction of tonnage for purposes of paragraph 15 (1) (a).
16. (1) The spaces referred to in paragraph 15 (1) (a) are—
(a) space designed and used for the accommodation of the master of the ship;
(b) space appropriated for crew accommodation (except space appropriated for the storage of fresh water) and space appropriated for the storage of provisions (other than fresh water) or, if the space appropriated for the storage of provisions (other than fresh water) exceeds 15 per cent of the aggregate of—
(i) space appropriated for the accommodation of the master, and
(ii) crew accommodation other than space appropriated for the storage of provisions and fresh water,
so much of the space appropriated for the storage of provisions (other than fresh water) as does not exceed 15 per cent of that aggregate;
(c) the wheelhouse and chartroom of the ship;
(d) space fitted with, and appropriated for the use of, radio and navigational aids;
(e) chain lockers and space appropriated for the working of the steering gear, anchor gear or capstan of the ship;
(f) space appropriated for the storage of safety equipment or of batteries;
(g) workshops and storerooms appropriated for use by pumpmen, electricians, carpenters or boatswains;
(h) the lamp-room;
(i) space occupied by the donkey engine and boiler if those items are contained outside the propelling machinery space and are connected to the main pumps of the ship;
(j) in the case of a ship wholly propelled by sail—so much of the space appropriated for the storage of sails as does not exceed 2.5 per cent of the gross tonnage of the ship;
(k) space occupied by the main pumps of the ship if they are outside the propelling machinery space of the ship; and
(l) subject to sub-regulation (3), water ballast tanks not appropriated for use for any other purpose.
(2) No deduction shall be made in respect of the spaces referred to in sub regulation (1) unless—
(a) in the case of a space referred to in paragraph (1) (b)—the space complies in all respects with all the provisions applicable to crew accommodation under the provisions of the Navigation (Crew Accommodation) Regulations; and
(b) in any other case—the space—
(i) is reasonable in extent;
(ii) is permanently marked with a notice specifying the purpose for which the space is appropriated; and
(iii) is properly constructed for that purpose.
(3) Where the total tonnage of water ballast tanks referred to in paragraph (1) (l), when added to the tonnage of spaces appropriated for water ballast not included in the gross tonnage of the ship and consisting of double bottom space, space below bottom floor level or space above the upper deck, exceeds 19 per cent of the ship’s gross tonnage, the deduction to be made in respect of those first-mentioned water ballast tanks shall be that portion of those tanks that, when taken with the spaces used for water ballast not included in the gross tonnage of the ship, will total 19 per cent of the ship’s gross tonnage.
Deduction for propelling machinery space.
(1) For the purposes of paragraph 15 (1) (b), the tonnage allowance for propelling machinery space is—
(a) in the case of a ship propelled by a screw or screws—
(i) if the tonnage of the propelling machinery space is less than 13 per cent of the gross tonnage of the ship—the lesser percentage of the gross tonnage multiplied by 32/13;
(ii) if the tonnage of the propelling machinery space is not less than 13 per cent and less than 20 per cent of the gross tonnage of the ship—32 per cent of the gross tonnage of the ship; or
(iii) in any other case—1.75 times the tonnage of the propelling machinery space; or
(b) in the case of a ship propelled by paddle wheels—
(i) if the tonnage of the propelling machinery space is less than 20 per cent of the gross tonnage of the ship—the lesser percentage of the gross tonnage multiplied by 37/20;
(ii) if the tonnage of the propelling machinery space is not less than 20 per cent and less than 30 per cent of the gross tonnage of the ship—37 per cent of the gross tonnage of the ship; or
(iii) in any other case—1.5 times the tonnage of the propelling machinery space.
(2) The tonnage allowance referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall not, except in the case of a ship that is a tug and is used or intended to be used exclusively as a tug, exceed 55 per cent of the difference between the gross tonnage of the ship and the tonnage of the spaces referred to in sub-regulation 16 (1).
(3) No propelling machinery space shall be taken into calculation for the purposes of sub-regulation (1) unless—
(a) the propelling machinery space and any space set aside for its lighting and ventilation are adequate for their purpose; and
(b) the propelling machinery space and space set aside for its lighting and ventilation are permanently marked with notices stating their respective purposes.
Part III—Modified and Alternative Tonnages
Modified tonnages.
(1) Subject to regulation 20, a ship to which this regulation applies is a ship, not being a ship to which regulation 19 applies, in respect of which—
(a) a greater than minimum summer freeboard has been assigned under sub-regulation 47 (3) of the Navigation (Load Lines) Regulations; and
(b) the position of that load line is not higher than would have been the case if the freeboard assigned to the ship and the position of the load line appropriate to that freeboard had been calculated treating the second deck as the freeboard deck.
(2) The Minister may, on the application of the owner of a ship to which this regulation applies, assign to that ship as its gross tonnage and its register tonnage, a modified gross tonnage and a modified register tonnage, being in each
case a lower tonnage, ascertained in accordance with the provisions of sub-regulation (3), in substitution for the gross tonnage and register tonnage, respectively, that have been, or would be, ascertained in accordance with the provisions of Part II.
(3) The modified gross tonnage and the modified register tonnage to be assigned to a ship under sub-regulation (1) shall be those that would respectively be ascertained in accordance with the provisions of Part II if these Regulations were modified—
(a) by substituting the words “ second deck ” for the words “ upper deck ” (wherever occurring) in the definition of “ propelling machinery space ” in sub-regulation 3 (1) and in paragraphs 10 (1) (c) and (e), in sub-regulation 10 (4) and in regulation 14, sub-regulation 16 (3) and items 3, 5 and 6 of Part A of Schedule 1; and
(b) by the omission of paragraph 10 (1) (to) and of item 2 of Part A of Schedule 1.
(4) Where modified tonnages have been assigned to a ship to which this regulation applies, there shall be placed on each side of the ship a tonnage mark in accordance with the form described in Schedule 3 in a position determined in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 4 in line with the deepest load line, not being a timber load line, to which the ship may be loaded.
(5) Where a modified gross tonnage and a modified register tonnage have been assigned under this regulation to a ship to which this regulation applies, the gross tonnage and the register tonnage of that ship shall be the modified gross tonnage and the modified register tonnage so assigned to the ship.
Alternative tonnages.
19. (1) Subject to regulation 20, a ship to which this regulation applies is a ship in respect of which—
(a) both a minimum summer freeboard under sub-regulation 47 (1) of the Navigation (Load Lines) Regulations and a greater than minimum summer freeboard have been assigned under sub-regulation 47 (3) of those Regulations; and
(b) the position of the greater than minimum summer load line is not higher than would have been the case if the freeboard assigned to the ship and the position of the load line appropriate to that freeboard had been calculated treating the second deck as the freeboard deck.
(2) The Minister may, on the application of the owner of a ship to which this Part applies, assign to that ship, as an alternative to its gross tonnage and register tonnage ascertained in accordance with the provisions of Part II, a, modified gross tonnage and a modified register tonnage ascertained in accordance with the provisions of regulation 18.
(3) Where alternative tonnages have been assigned to a ship under this regulation, a tonnage mark in accordance with the form described in Schedule 3 shall be placed on the side of the ship in a position determined in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 4.
(4) Where an alternative gross tonnage and an alternative register tonnage have been assigned under this regulation to a ship to which this regulation applies, the gross tonnage and the register tonnage of that ship shall be—
(a) at any time when the ship is so loaded that the tonnage mark referred to in this Part is not submerged—the modified gross tonnage and the modified register tonnage as ascertained under the provisions of this Part; or
(b) at any other time—the gross tonnage and the register tonnage as ascertained under the provisions of Part II.
Part not to Apply to ships measured in accordance with sub-regulation 7 (2).
This Part does not apply to a ship the tonnage of which has been measured in accordance with sub-regulation 7 (2) unless and until the tonnage of the ship has been measured in accordance with the method referred to in sub-regulation 7 (1).
Part IV—Special Tonnages
Special tonnages.
(1) The owner of a ship may make application for the ascertainment for the ship of—
(a) the several classes of tonnage referred to in the Rules for the Measurement of Vessels for the Panama Canal (1962) as amended and in force on the date of commencement of this Part;
(b) the several classes of tonnage referred to in the Regulations for Tonnage Measurement annexed to the report made by the International Tonnage Commission that assembled at Constantinople in 1873 as affected by the Exemptions agreed upon by the Board of Trade of the United Kingdom and the Suez Canal Company in 1904 and known as “ the 1904 Rules ”;
(c) the several classes of tonnage referred to in the Regulations annexed to the Convention for a Uniform System of Tonnage Measurement of Ships adopted at Oslo in 1947 as amended and in force on the date of commencement of this Part; and
(d) the several classes of tonnage for the ascertainment of which provision is made by the law of a country other than Australia where the ascertainment of those classes of tonnage is requested by, or is made in accordance with arrangements made with, the government of that country.
(2) The ascertainment of the several classes of tonnage referred to in any of the paragraphs of sub-regulation (1) is specified for the purposes of section 407a of the Act, and the provisions in accordance with which those classes of tonnage are to be ascertained are the provisions of, and referred to in, this Part.
Provisions applicable in relation to special tonnage.
An application for any of the special classes of tonnage referred to in a paragraph in sub-regulation 21 (1) shall be in accordance with the Rules, Regulations or law that makes provision in relation to those tonnages and the conditions to be complied with by the applicant, the method by which the ship is to be measured for the purposes of ascertaining the several classes of special tonnage and the calculations to be made in ascertaining the special tonnages are those contained in the Rules, Regulations or law relating to those tonnages.
Certificate of special tonnage.
Where the several classes of tonnage for a ship have been ascertained in accordance with the Rules, Regulations or law relating to those special tonnages, the Minister shall issue to the owner of the ship the certificate or certificates for which provision is made by those Rules or Regulations or that law.
Part V—Miscellaneous
Remeasurement of tonnage.
(1) This regulation applies to a ship registered in Australia under the Merchant Shipping Act, being a ship that has not been measured for tonnage in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations.
(2) The Minister may, on the application of the owner of a ship to which this regulation applies, direct that the ship be remeasured for tonnage in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations.
(3) The surveyor remeasuring a ship under sub-regulation (1) shall, upon the completion of the remeasurement, complete a Certificate of Survey in accordance with Form 2 certifying as to the tonnage of the ship, and shall deliver the Certificate to the Registrar of British Ships at the port of registry of the ship.
Remeasurement where ship is altered or tonnage not correctly ascertained.
(1) Where—
(a) any alteration is made in the form or capacity of the ship; or
(b) it is discovered that the tonnage of the ship has not been correctly
ascertained in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations,
the Minister shall cause the tonnage or tonnages to be again ascertained in accordance with those provisions.
(2) Where, as a result of the ascertainment of a tonnage under sub-regulation (1), it is found that the tonnage specified in the Certificate issued under sub-regulation 9 (1) or (2) is not correct, the Minister shall, by notice in writing posted to the owner of the ship at his last-known place of address, direct the owner of that ship to deliver up within a period specified in the notice that Certificate for cancellation.
(3) Upon receipt of a Certificate delivered in accordance with sub-regulation (2), the Minister shall issue to the owner of the ship a Certificate of British Tonnage in accordance with Form 3, 4 or 5, as the case requires, certifying, in the case of a ship registered in Australia, the tonnages that have been registered in respect of the ship or certifying, in the case of a ship not registered in Australia, the tonnages of that ship ascertained in accordance with these Regulations.
(4) A Certificate under this regulation shall be deemed to be a Certificate of British Tonnage issued under sub-regulation 9 (1) or (2), as the case requires.
Carriage of goods in certain spaces prohibited.
(1) Goods or stores shall not be carried in a ship in spaces deducted in ascertaining the register tonnage of that ship, not being—
(a) dry cargo spaces;
(b) workshops or storerooms set aside for the use of pumpmen, engineers, electricians, carpenters or boatswains;
(c) the lamp-room; or
(d) double bottom tanks.
(2) A person, being the master or owner of a ship, shall ensure that goods or stores are not carried in that ship in contravention of the provisions of sub-regulation (1).
Penalty: $200.
Fees.
(1) The fees specified in, or ascertained in accordance with, Schedule 6 are payable in respect of the respective matters to which they relate.
(2) Subject to sub-regulation (3), there shall be paid at the same time as an application is made for measurement or remeasurement under these Regulations an amount, in respect of fees, equal to the amount of the fees specified in or ascertained in accordance with Schedule 6 for the matters requested in the application.
(3) Where, for the purposes of sub-regulation (2), the fees for those matters cannot be calculated exactly in advance, there shall be paid, in respect of the fees that will be payable, a deposit of an amount equal to the fees that would be payable in respect of the measurement or remeasurement of a ship having a gross tonnage equal to 75 per cent of the gross tonnage or remeasured gross tonnage as estimated by the Department for the purpose.
(4) Any outstanding balance of fees incurred in respect of the matters requested shall be paid before a Certificate of Survey is issued.
(5) A fee payable under these Regulations is recoverable from the person at whose request the matter was done as a debt due to the Commonwealth.
SCHEDULE 1 Regulation 7
GENERAL RULES FOR MEASUREMENT OF TONNAGE OF SPECIFIED SPACES
Past A
Tonnage of space below tonnage deck—underdeck tonnage
(1) The length of the tonnage deck (in this Schedule referred to as the “ tonnage length ”) shall be measured in a straight line in the middle plane of the ship between the points at the forward and after ends of the deck where the underside of the deck, or the line of continuation of the underside of the deck in way of breaks or discontinuations of the deck, meets the inner face of the frames, timbers, ceiling or sparring, as the case may be.
(2) In ships that have a break, or breaks, in a double bottom, the tonnage length shall be measured in parts corresponding to the number and position of the break or breaks,
(3) The tonnage length, or the length of each of the several parts of the tonnage length ascertained under sub-item (2), shall be divided into equal parts in accordance with the following table:—
Length
Number of equal parts
not exceeding 15.24 metres.........................................
4
exceeding 15.24 metres but not exceeding 36.58 metres......................
6
exceeding 36.58 metres but not exceeding 54.86 metres......................
8
exceeding 54.86 metres bat not exceeding 68.58 metres......................
(4) If the length of any of the several parts of the tonnage length is less than 9.14 metres, the length of that part may be divided into 2 equal parts.
(5) The transverse area of the ship at each point of division of the tonnage length, or of the parts of the tonnage length, shall be calculated as follows:—
(a) the depth in the middle plane of the ship from the underside of the tonnage deck to the top of the open floor or the double bottom, as the case may be, shall be measured, deducting from that measurement the average thickness of any ceiling fitted and one-third the round of beam, and—
(i) if the top of the double bottom falls from the middle plane of the ship, the mean of the fall shall be added to the depth; and
(ii) if the top of the double bottom rises from the middle plane of the ship, the mean of the rise shall be deducted from the depth;
(b) in the case of a ship of wooden construction, the lower terminal point of the depth shall be the upper side of the floor timber at the inside of the limber strake after deducting the average thickness of the ceiling between the bilge planks and the limber strake;
(c) the depth at each point of division of the tonnage length or of parts of the tonnage length shall be divided—
(i) if the depth measured does not exceed 4.88 metres at the amidships division of the total tonnage length—into 4 equal parts; or
(ii) if the depth measured exceeds 4.88 metres at the amidships division of the total tonnage length—into 6 equal parts; and
(d) at the point of division between each of the parts ascertained in accordance with paragraph (c), the horizontal breadths to the inner face of the timber, frame or sparring, as the case may be, shall be measured and the following calculations then made:—
(i) the horizontal breadths shall be numbered consecutively commencing from the tonnage deck;
(ii) the even numbered horizontal breadths shall be multiplied by 4 and the odd numbered horizontal breadths, with the exception of the first and last horizontal breadths, shall be multiplied by 2;
(iii) the products of the multiplications shall be added together and to the sum obtained from the addition there shall be added the first and last horizontal breadths;
(iv) the quantity so obtained shall be multiplied by a figure that is one-third of the common interval between the horizontal breadths; and
(v) the product of that multiplication shall be the transverse area expressed in square metres.
(6) The transverse areas so obtained shall be numbered consecutively commencing from the extreme forward point of measurement of the tonnage length or of the parts of the tonnage length, as the case may be, and the following calculations then made:—
(a) the even numbered transverse areas shall be multiplied by 4 and the odd numbered transverse areas, with the exception of the first and last transverse areas, shall be multiplied by 2;
(b) the products of the multiplications shall be added together and to the sum obtained from the addition there shall be added the areas (if any) of the first and last transverse areas;
(c) the quantity so obtained shall be multiplied by a figure that is one-third of the common interval between the transverse areas; and
(d) the product of that multiplication, when divided by 2.83, shall be the underdeck tonnage of the ship, exclusive of the tonnage of spaces to be included in underdeck tonnage as prescribed by paragraph (2) (b) of regulation 11.
Tonnage of betweendeck space between the second deck and the upper deck
(1) Betweendeck space between the second deck and the upper deck shall be measured for length in a straight line in the middle plane of the ship between the points at the forward and after ends of the space where the inner surfaces of the frames, timbers, ceiling or sparring, as the case may be, meet the middle plane of the ship at half the height between the upper surface of the second deck and the underside of the upper deck.
(2) Where a break exists in the second deck or in the upper deck, the line of the deck shall be extended through the break parallel to the raised part of that break and the tonnage of the betweendeck space shall, in such case, be measured by reference to that line so extended.
(3) The length of the betweendeck space shall be divided into equal parts in the manner set out in sub-items 1 (3) and (4) of this Part for the division of tonnage lengths and, at each of the points of division, the horizontal breadth from the inner face of the frames, timbers or sparring, as the case may be, shall be measured at half the height of the betweendeck space.
(4) The horizontal breadths shall be numbered consecutively from the stem, the stem being numbered 1 and the following calculations then made:—
(a) the even numbered horizontal breadths shall be multiplied by 4 and the odd numbered horizontal breadths, with the exception of the first and last horizontal breadths, shall be multiplied by 2;
(b) the products of the multiplications shall be added together and to the sum obtained: from the addition there shall be added the first and the last horizontal breadths;
(c) the quantity so obtained shall be multiplied by a figure that is one-third of the common interval between the horizontal breadths;
(d) the area so obtained shall be multiplied by the mean height between the upper surface of the second deck and the underside of the upper deck; and
(e) the product of that multiplication, when divided by 2.83, shall be the tonnage of the betweendeck space.
Tonnage of breaks in the upper deck
Breaks to the upper deck shall be measured for length in a straight line in the middle plane of the ship between the extremities of the break at half the height of the break, the terminal points at the stem and stern being taken in the manner set out in sub-stems 2 (1) and (2) of this Part and the following calculations then made:—
(a) the length so obtained shall be divided into 2 equal parts for lengths of 15.24 metres or less, 4 equal parts for lengths exceeding 15.24 metres but not exceeding 68.58 metres and 6 equal parts for lengths exceeding 68.58 metres;
(b) at each of the points of division, the horizontal breadths at half the height of the break at the ship’s side to the inner face of the frames, timbers or sparring, as the case may be, shall be measured;
(e) those horizontal breadths shall be numbered consecutively commencing from the foremost terminal point;
(d) the even numbered horizontal breadths shall be multiplied by 4 and the odd numbered horizontal breadths, with the exception of the first and last horizontal breadths, shall be multiplied by 2;
(e) the products of the multiplications shall be added together and to the sum obtained from the addition there shall be added the first and last breadths;
(f) the quantity so obtained shall be multiplied by a figure that is one-third of the common interval between the breadths;
(g) the area so obtained shall be multiplied by the height of the break; and
(h) the product of that multiplication, when divided by 2.83, shall be the tonnage of that break.
Tonnage of poop, bridge and forecastle
A poop, bridge or forecastle shall be measured as follows:—
(a) the mean length thereof shall be measured at half the height between the upper surface of the deck and the underside of the deck over, the terminal points at the stem and stern being taken in the manner set out in sub-items 2 (1) and (2) of this Part;
(b) the mean length so obtained shall be divided into two equal parts for lengths of 15.24 metres or less, 4 equal parts for lengths exceeding 15.24 metres but not exceeding 68.58 metres and 6 equal parts for lengths exceeding 68.58 metres;
(c) at each of the points of division, the horizontal breadth shall be measured from the inner face of the frames, timbers or sparring, as the case may be, at half the height between the upper surface of the deck and the underside of the deck over,
(d) the horizontal breadths shall be numbered consecutively commencing from the foremost terminal point;
(e) the even numbered horizontal breadths shall be multiplied by 4 and the odd numbered horizontal breadths, with the exception of the first and last horizontal breadths, shall be multiplied by 2;
(f) the products of the multiplications shall be added together and to the sum obtained from the addition there shall be added the first and the last horizontal breadths;
(g) the quantity so obtained shall be multiplied by a figure that is one-third of the common interval between the horizontal breadths and the area so obtained shall be multiplied by the mean height of the poop, bridge or forecastle, as the case may be; and
(h) the product of that multiplication, when divided by 2.83, shall be the tonnage of the poop, bridge or forecastle, as the case may be.
Tonnage of other permanently closed-in spaces on or above the upper deck
A permanently closed-in space on or above the upper deck other than one referred to in item 4 shall be measured by ascertaining its mean length, breadth and height and the product of multiplying those dimensions together shall, when divided by 2.83, be the tonnage of the space.
Tonnage of propelling machinery space
(1) Propelling machinery space which extends to the ship’s side and is situated below the upper deck shall be measured as follows:—
(a) the mean length shall be measured in each space at half the mean depth, which shall be measured in the middle plane of the ship from the underside of the deck forming the crown of the space to the top of the double bottom or open floor, allowance being made for any ceiling fitted;
(b) for amidships spaces, 3 equally spaced horizontal breadths shall be used and, for spaces abaft amidships, 3 equally spaced horizontal breadths shall be used for lengths of 9.14 metres or less, 5 equally spaced horizontal breadths for lengths exceeding 9.14 metres but not exceeding 15.24 metres and 7 equally spaced horizontal breadths for lengths exceeding 15.24 metres, the horizontal breadths being measured from the inner space of the frames, timbers or sparring, as the case may be, at half the depth of the space at that point; and
(c) the mean length, mean breadth and mean depth so ascertained shall be multiplied together and the product of that multiplication, when divided by 2.83, shall he the tonnage of that space.
(2) Propelling machinery space that does not extend to the ship’s side and that is situated below the upper deck shall be measured by ascertaining its mean length, mean breadth and mean depth and the product of multiplying those dimensions together shall, when divided by 2.83, be the tonnage of that space.
Tonnage of shaft bossings and appendages
The tonnage of shaft bossings and appendages referred to in paragraph (2) (b) of regulation 11 shall be ascertained by measuring the internal cubic capacity of their space as accurately as practicable and the cubic capacity so ascertained shall, when divided by 2.83, be the tonnage of those shaft bossings or appendages, as the case may be.
Part B
Measurement of tonnage below the upper deck where measurement in accordance with Part A it impracticable
The following calculations shall be made:—
(a) the length of the ship shall be measured on the upper aide of the upper deck from the inside of the outer plate or plank at the stem to the aft side of the stem-post or, where no stern-post is fitted, to the fore side of the rudder stock;
(b) the extreme breadth of the ship shall be measured, excluding any rubbers or fenders;
(c) the girth, from the upper edge of the upper deck at side on one side of the ship to the same point on the other side of the ship shall be measured on the outside of the ship at the greatest breadth of the ship or, if by reason of the size of the ship it is not reasonably practicable so to measure the girth of that ship in accordance with this paragraph, the girth of the ship shall be ascertained by adding the breadth of the ship as measured in accordance with paragraph (b) to twice the depth of the ship from the top of the upper deck at the side of the ship to the bottom of the keel of the ship and multiplying this sum by 0.98;
(d) to half of the girth so measured or ascertained shall be added one-half of the extreme breadth of the ship;
(e) the sum so ascertained shall be squared and then multiplied by the length of the ship; and
(f) the product of this multiplication, multiplied—
(i) in the case of ships built of wood—by 0.17; and
(ii) in any other case—by 0.18,
and divided by 2.83, shall be the tonnage of the ship below the upper deck.
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Part C
DEGREE OF ACCURACY
1. (1) This item applies when calculating—
(a) the common interval between the transverse areas;
(b) the common interval between the breadths in each transverse area;
(c) the common interval between the breadths in betweendeck space and in erections;
(d) one-third of the common interval between the transverse areas;
(e) one-third of the common interval between the breadths in each transverse area; or
(f) one-third of the common interval between the breadths in the betweendeck space and in erections.
(2) A calculation to which this item applies shall be taken to 4 decimal points and, if the fourth point is 5 or more, the third decimal point shall be increased by one and, if it is less than 5, the third decimal point shall remain unchanged, and in either case, the fourth decimal point shall be omitted.
2. (1) This item applies when calculating—
(a) the area of transverse areas;
(b) the mean height of the betweendeck space;
(c) the mean breadth of the propelling machinery space;
(d) the mean height of the propelling machinery space; or
(e) one-third of the round of beam.
(2) A calculation to which this item applies shall be taken to 3 decimal points and, if the third point is 5 or more, the second decimal point shall be increased by one and, if it is less than 5, the second decimal point shall remain unchanged, and, in either case, the third decimal point shall be omitted.
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SCHEDULE 2 Regulation 11
LIMITATION OF HEIGHT OF OPEN FLOORS AND DOUBLE BOTTOMS, AND OF DEPTHS OF FRAMES AND SIDE BRACKETS FOR PURPOSES OF THE MEASUREMENT OF UNDERDECK TONNAGE
Tonnage Length
In this Schedule, “ tonnage length ” has the same meaning as in Schedule 1.
Open Floors
(1) Any part of an open floor, other than a floor in the main space for the propelling machinery of a ship that is situated above the horizontal line described in sub-item (2) shall be disregarded for the purposes of measurement of underdeck tonnage, which shall be measured accordingly by reference to the horizontal line so described.
(2) The horizontal line referred to in sub-item (1) shall be a line passing through a point in the middle plane of the ship at a height that is the maximum height of open floors applicable to a ship of the tonnage length of the ship being measured, ascertained by reference to Columns 1 and 2 of Table 1 of this Schedule and corrected by the addition of a distance that is equal to the rise of the moulded frame line at one-quarter of the breadth of the ship between moulded frame lines at that maximum height.
(3) Sub-items (1) and (2) also apply to a ship that is fitted with longitudinal floors and frames or with longitudinal floors or frames.
Double Bottoms
A double bottom, situated in any part of a ship other than the main space for the propelling machinery, that is of greater height than a height that is the maximum height of double bottom applicable to a ship of the tonnage length of the ship being measured, ascertained by reference to Columns 1 and 3 of Table 1 of this Schedule and corrected by the addition of a distance that is equal to the rise of the moulded frame line at one-quarter of the breadth of the ship between moulded frame lines at that maximum height, shall be treated not as a double bottom but as an open floor of such height as is ascertained in accordance with the provisions of sub-item 2 (2) as would be applicable, by reference to Table 1 of this Schedule, in the case of a ship of the tonnage length of the ship being measured.
Bilge Brackets
(1) The horizontal width of bilge brackets of a ship measured from the shell of that ship to the inboard toe of that bracket—
(a) if taken at the level of the top of an open floor—shall not exceed the maximum height of open floor applicable to the ship and obtained by reference to Columns 1 and 2 of Table 1 of this Schedule; or
(b) if taken at the level of the top of a double bottom—shall not exceed the maximum height of double bottom applicable to the ship and obtained by reference to Columns 1 and 3 of that Table.
(2) In a case in which underdeck tonnage is measured by reference to a height ascertained and applied in accordance with the provisions of items 1 and 2, the lowest breadth used in the measurement of the underdeck tonnage area shall be the breadth between the inner sides of the shell of the ship taken at that height, less twice the maximum height of open floor applicable to the ship being measured and obtained by reference to Columns 1 and 2 of Table 1 of this Schedule, or twice the width of the bilge bracket, whichever is the less.
Allowance for ceiling
The limitations imposed by items 2, 3 and 4 are exclusive of any allowance for any ceiling fitted.
Schedule 2—continued
Depth of frames
(1) Subject to sub-item (2), the extent to which the depth of transverse or longitudinal ship side framing, in the case of any ship measured from its shell, exceeds the maximum depth of frame applicable to a ship of the registered breadth of the ship being measured ascertained by reference to Table 2 of this Schedule shall be disregarded and the underdeck tonnage of the ship shall be measured by reference to the maximum depth of frame so-ascertained from that Table.
(2) In the case of a ship that is fitted with alternate deep and shallow frames, the depth of frame used for the purposes of measurement, measured from the shell of the ship, shall not exceed—
(a) twice the depth of the shallow frame; or
(b) the maximum depth of frame applicable to the ship and ascertained by reference to Table 2 of this Schedule,
whichever is the less.
(3) The limitations imposed by sub-items (1) and (2) are exclusive of an allowance for sparring fitted on the toe of the frames.
*NOTES:
For intermediate lengths, the maximum height shall be obtained by interpolation and in the case of ships exceeding 213.36 metres, by linear extrapolation.
The direction shown are to be increased by 50 per cent for the foremost 25 per cent and aftermost 15 per cent of the tonnage length of the ship.
Schedule 2—continued
In the case of ships of intermediate breadths, the maximum depth of frame shall be obtained by interpolation.
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SCHEDULE 3 Regulations 18 and 19
TONNAGE MARK
Except as otherwise provided in item 2, the tonnage mark shall consist, as shown in Figure 1 in Schedule 5, of a horizontal line 380 millimetres long and 25 millimetres wide upon which shall be placed, for identification purposes, an inverted equilateral triangle, each side of which is 300 millimetres long and 25 millimetres wide, having its apex on the midpoint of the horizontal line.
In the case of a ship intended to operate in fresh or tropical waters (not being a ship on which tonnage marks have been placed in accordance with regulation 18), an additional horizontal line may on the application of the owner of the ship be placed above the tonnage mark described in item 1 at a distance of one-forty-eighth of the moulded draught to that tonnage mark. This additional line shall be 230 millimetres long and 25 millimetres wide measured from a 25 millimetre wide vertical line marked “ W ” in Figure 1 in Schedule 5 at the after end of, and perpendicular to, that tonnage mark. In such a case, at all times as the ship so marked is operating in fresh or tropical waters, this additional line shall be taken to be the tonnage mark in lieu of that described in item 1.
The lines and triangle shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark ground or in black on a light ground, and carefully cut in, centre punched or welded on the sides of the ship. They shall be so kept and maintained as to be plainly visible at all times save when submerged.
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SCHEDULE 4 Regulations 18 and 19
POSITION OF TONNAGE MARKS
The tonnage mark shall be placed on each side of the ship at a distance below the line where the underside of the second deck stringer plate meets the ship’s side plating amidships, or below the line equivalent to that fine as shown in Figure 2 in Schedule 5 in cases where the deck is stepped, to be ascertained by reference to the Tonnage Mark Table in this Schedule.
In the Tonnage Mark Table—
(a) the length Lt in the first column is the distance in metres on the second deck between the points at the forward and after ends of the deck where the underside of the deck or line of continuation of the underside of the deck meets the inner surface of the frames, ceiling or sparring, as the case may be, in the middle plane of the ship, using an equivalent length in cases where the deck is stepped as shown in Figure 2 in Schedule 5;
(b) the depth Ds is the depth in metres amidships from the top of the keel to the point at which the underside of the second deck stringer plate meets the ship’s side plating. using an equivalent depth as shown in Figure 2 in Schedule 5 in cases where the deck is stepped; and
(c) the figures at the top of the columns, other than the first column, represent the ratio Lt/Ds and the figures below in each column represent distances in millimetres from the line where the underside of the second deck stringer plate meets the ship’s side plating amidships or, in cases where the deck is stepped, from the equivalent line thereto as shown in Figure 2 in Schedule 5 to the point at which the upper edge of the tonnage mark is to be placed.
In the case of any ship of intermediate length or having an intermediate Lt/Ds ratio, the relevant distance to be applied shall be obtained by interpolation, and in other cases where necessary by linear extrapolation.
The effective relevant distance calculated by reference to the Tonnage Mark Table to be applied in the case of any ship shall be corrected to the nearest 10 millimetres.
5. (1) Subject to sub-items (2) and (3), in the case of a ship to which, load lines have been assigned, the tonnage marks shall, subject to the provisions of regulation 18, be placed in a position ascertained in accordance with the preceding provisions of this Schedule with the apex of the identification triangle at a distance of 540 millimetres horizontally aft of the centre line of the load line disc.
(2) In a case in which a timber load line has been assigned to the ship, the distance referred to in sub-item (1) shall be 1080 millimetres.
(3) In no case shall the tonnage marks be placed above the deepest load line to which the ship may be loaded, no account being taken for this purpose of timber load lines.
In the case of a ship to which load lines have not been assigned, the tonnage marks shall be placed in a position ascertained in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this Schedule with the apex of the identification triangle at the middle of the length Lt and the line of the upper deck shall be shown by a deck line in accordance with the form required by regulation 70 of the Navigation (Load Lines) Regulations placed centrally to a vertical line bisecting the identification triangle of the tonnage mark.
TONNAGE MARK TABLE
Minimum distance from the moulded line of the second deck to the upper edge of the tonnage mark
In millimetres
Lt/Ds
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Length Lt in metres
67 and under.....
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
70............
81
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
73............
118
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
76............
157
82
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
79............
201
119
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
82............
246
159
84
51
51
51
51
51
51
85............
294
200
120
51
51
51
51
51
51
88............
344
244
158
83
51
51
51
51
51
91............
398
291
199
119
51
51
51
51
51
94............
455
341
243
158
83
51
51
51
51
97............
515
393
288
198
119
51
51
51
51
100............
577
447
336
240
155
81
51
51
51
103............
643
506
388
286
196
117
51
51
51
106............
713
567
442
334
239
156
82
51
51
109............
785
631
499
385
285
196
118
51
51
112............
862
699
559
438
333
240
157
83
51
115............
943
772
624
497
386
288
200
122
52
118............
1,026
845
690
556
439
336
243
161
87
121............
1,111
921
758
617
494
385
288
202
124
124............
1,199
1,000
829
682
553
439
338
247
165
127............
1,279
1,075
900
749
617
500
397
304
220
130............
1,362
1,154
975
820
685
566
460
365
279
133............
1,450
1,237
1,054
896
757
635
527
429
342
136............
1,541
1,323
1,135
974
832
707
596
496
407
139............
1,636
1,413
1,222
1,057
912
784
671
569
478
142............
1,732
1,504
1,309
1,140
992
862
746
642
548
145............
1,829
1,597
1,397
1,225
1,074
941
823
717
621
148............
1,926
1,688
1,485
1,309
1,155
1,019
898
790
692
151............
2,020
1,778
1,570
1,390
1,233
1,095
971
861
761
154............
2,112
1,865
1,653
1,470
1,309
1,168
1,042
930
828
157............
2,203
1,951
1,735
1,548
1,384
1,241
1,112
998
894
160............
2,288
2,032
1,812
1,622
1,455
1,308
1,177
1,061
955
153............
2,374
2,112
1,888
1,694
1,525
1,375
1,241
1,122
1,015
166............
2,455
2,189
1,961
1,763
1,591
1,438
1,302
1,181
1,072
Lt/Ds
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Length Lt in metres
169..........
2,537
2,266
2,033
1,832
1,656
1,501
1,363
1,239
1,128
172..........
2,616
2,340
2,103
1,899
1,720
1,562
1,421
1,295
1,182
175..........
2,694
2,414
2,173
1,965
1,783
1,622
1,479
1,351
1,236
178..........
2,772
2,487
2,242
2,030
1,845
1,682
1,536
1,406
1,289
181..........
2,850
2,560
2,312
2,096
1,907
1,741
1,593
1,461
1,342
184..........
2,924
2,629
2,376
2,157
1,965
1,797
1,646
1,512
1,391
187..........
2,999
2,699
2,441
2,219
2,024
1,853
1,700
1,563
1,440
190..........
3,072
2,768
2,506
2,280
2,083
1,909
1,753
1,614
1,489
193..........
3,144
2,835
2,569
2,340
2,139
1,962
1,804
1,663
1,536
196..........
3,215
2,901
2,632
2,398
2,195
2,015
1,855
1,711
1,582
199..........
3,286
2,967
2,694
2,456
2,250
2,067
1,905
1,759
1,628
202..........
3,356
3,032
2,754
2,513
2,304
2,118
1,953
1,805
1,672
205..........
3,425
3,096
2,814
2,570
2,357
2,169
2,001
1,851
1,716
208..........
3,493
3,160
2,874
2,626
2,410
2,219
2,049
1,897
1,760
211..........
3,561
3,223
2,933
2,682
2,462
2,268
2,096
1,942
1,803
214..........
3,628
3,285
2,991
2,736
2,513
2,317
2,142
1,986
1,845
217..........
3,694
3,346
3,048
2,790
2,562
2,365
2,187
2,029
1,886
220..........
3,760
3,407
3,105
2,843
2,613
2,412
2,232
2,072
1,927
223..........
3,825
3,467
3,161
2,895
2,662
2,458
2,276
2,113
1,966
226..........
3,889
3,526
3,216
2,947
2,710
2,504
2,319
2,154
2,005
229..........
3,951
3,584
3,270
2,998
2,758
2,549
2,361
2,194
2,043
232..........
4,013
3,642
3,323
3,047
2,805
2,593
2,402
2,233
2,080
235..........
4,075
3,699
3,376
3,096
2,851
2,636
2,443
2,272
2,117
238..........
4,136
3,755
3,428
3,144
2,897
2,678
2,483
2,310
2,153
241..........
4,197
3,810
3,479
3,192
2,941
2,720
2,523
2,347
2,188
244..........
4,257
3,865
3,530
3,240
2,986
2,762
2,562
2,384
2,223
SCHEDULE 5 Schedules 3 and 4.
SKETCHES OF TONNAGE MARK AND DETERMINATION OF SECOND DECK
Figure 1
A sketch of tonnage mark and deteremination of second deck
Figure 2
This sketch illustrates how the equivalent second deck should be determined, based on equal longitudinal areas.
A sketch illustrating how the equivalent second deck should be determined, based on equal longitudinal areas
SCHEDULE 6 Regulation 27
FEES
Preliminary
(1) In this Schedule—
“ alternative tonnage ” means the alternative gross and register tonnages of a ship ascertained in accordance with regulation 19;
“ gross tonnage ” means, where a ship has alternative gross tonnages, the larger of those gross tonnages;
“ modified tonnage ” means the gross and register tonnages of a ship ascertained to accordance with regulation 18;
“ Part II tonnage ” means the gross and register tonnages of a ship ascertained in accordance with Part II of these Regulations;
“ sister ship ” means a ship—
(a) the measurements of the tonnage of which, as ascertained as provided by these Regulations, correspond to the measurements of tonnage of another ship so ascertained;
(b) that has the same hull form as that of that other ship;
(c) the subdivision of the underdeck of the various parts of which is identical to that of the other ship; and
(d) in respect of which an application in writing has been made by or on behalf of the owner, before the commencement of its measurement for tonnage, applying for the ship to be treated as a sister ship of that other ship for the purposes of this Schedule;
“ special tonnage ” means any of the special classes of tonnage referred to in sub-regulation 21 (1).
(2) For the purposes of the definition of “ sister ship ” in this Schedule, the measurement of tonnage of a ship shall be deemed to correspond to the measurement of tonnage of another ship it there is a variation between those measurements of not more than—
(a) where the principal ship is under 1,000 gross tons—1 per cent;
(b) where the principal ship is over 50,000 gross tons—0.1 per cent; and
(c) where the principal ship is. 1,000 gross tons or over but does not exceed 50,000 gross tons—the percentage obtained by interpolation between those specified in paragraphs (a) and (b), having regard to its tonnage,
(3) The fees for British tonnage measurement include the inspection of the martinis of a ship under sub-section 7 (1) of the Merchant Shipping Act.
(4) Where the gross tonnage of a ship includes a part of a ton, that part shall, for the purposes of calculating a fee in accordance with this Schedule, be disregarded.
(5) In this Schedule, “ office of the Department ”, in relation to measurement or remeasurement or proposed measurement or remeasurement by a surveyor of a ship, means the office of the Department, or of the representative of the Department, at, or nearest to and within the same State or Territory as, the place where the measurement or remeasurement is made, or the proposed measurement or remeasurement is to be made.
Measurement for British Tonnage
(1) The fee payable for—
(a) the first measurement of the Part II tonnage of a British ship, not being a sister ship;
(b) the Part II tonnage measurement under these Regulations of a British ship, not being a sister ship, previously measured before the date of commencement of these Regulations, where measurement of underdeck tonnage is necessary;
(c) the Part II tonnage measurement of a foreign ship, not being a sister ship; or
(d) the Part II tonnage measurement or remeasurement of a ship, not being a sister ship, where measurement or remeasurement of underdeck tonnage is necessary,
it the fee ascertained from the following table:—
Gross Tonnage of Ship
Fee
Not exceeding 100 tons...........................
$80.00
Exceeding 100 tons but not exceeding 200 tons...........
$120.00
Exceeding 200 tons but not exceeding 350 tons...........
$160.00
Exceeding 350 tons but not exceeding 500 tons...........
$200.00
Exceeding 500 tons but not exceeding 1,000 tons..........
$240.00
Exceeding 1,000 tons but not exceeding 9,000 tons
$320.00 plus $80.00 for each 1,000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 1,000 tons
Exceeding 9,000 tons but not exceeding 15,000 tons........
$960.00 plus $65.00 for each 1,000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 9,000 tons
Exceeding 15,000 tons but not exceeding 60,000 tons.......
$1,350.00 plus $45.00 for each 1,000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 15,000 tons
Exceeding 60,000 tons............................
$3,420.00
(2) The fee payable for—
(a) the first measurement of the Part II tonnage of a British ship, being a sister ship;
(b) the Part II tonnage measurement under these Regulations of a British ship, being a sister ship, previously measured before the date of commencement of these Regulations, where measurement of underdeck tonnage is necessary;
(c) the Part II tonnage measurement of a foreign ship, being a sister ship; or (d) the Part II tonnage measurement or remeasurement of a ship, being a sister ship, where measurement or remeasurement of underdeck tonnage is necessary,
is the fee ascertained from the following table:—
Gross Tonnage of Ship
Fee
Not exceeding 350 tons..........................
$80.00
Exceeding 350 tons............................
Two-fifths of the fee ascertained from the table in sub-item (1), having regard to the gross tonnage of the ship
(3) The fee payable for the first measurement of the Part II tonnage of a British ship or of a foreign ship by the method set out in Part B of Schedule 1 is an amount equal to one-half of the fee ascertained from sub-item (1) or (2), as the case requires, having regard to the gross tonnage of the ship.
(4) The fee payable for—
(a) the first measurement of the modified tonnage of a British ship;
(b) the measurement under these Regulations of the modified tonnage of a British ship previously measured before the date of commencement of these Regulations, where measurement of underdeck tonnage is necessary;
(c) the measurement of the modified tonnage of a foreign ship; or
(d) the measurement or remeasurement of the modified tonnage of a ship, where measurement or remeasurement of underdeck tonnage is necessary,
is an amount equal to—
(e) in the case of a ship the Part II tonnage of which has been previously ascertained— one-half of the fee ascertained from sub-item (1) or (2), as the case requires, having regard to the gross tonnage of the ship; or
(f) in the case of a ship the Part II tonnage of which has not been previously ascertained—the fee ascertained from sub-item (1) or (2), as the case requires, having regard to the gross tonnage of the ship.
(5) The fee payable for—
(a) the first measurement of the alternative tonnage of a British ship;
(b) the measurement under these Regulations of the alternative tonnage of a British ship previously measured before the date of commencement of these Regulations, where measurement of underdeck tonnage is necessary;
(c) the measurement of the alternative tonnage of a foreign ship; or
(d) the measurement or remeasurement of the alternative tonnage of a ship, where measurement or remeasurement of underdeck tonnage is necessary,
is an amount equal to—
(e) in the case of a ship the Part II tonnage of which has been previously ascertained —one-half of the fee ascertained from sub-item (1) or (2), as the case requires, having regard to the gross tonnage of the ship;
(f) in the case of a ship the Part II tonnage of which has not been previously ascertained, not being a ship with modified tonnage—the fee ascertained from sub-item (1) or (2), as the case requires, plus one-half of that fee, having regard to the gross tonnage of the ship; or
(g) in the case of a ship with modified tonnage:—the fee ascertained from sub-item (1) or (2), as the case requires, plus one-half of that fee less the fee that would have been due if the ship had been measured in accordance with paragraph (f) of sub-item (4), having regard to the gross tonnage of the ship.
(6) Where—
(a) a ship was previously measured before the date of commencement of these Regulations;
(b) remeasurement of the ship is necessary;
(c) remeasurement of underdeck tonnage of the ship is not necessary;
(d) in the case of a ship other than a single deck ship—remeasurement for Part II tonnage or alternative tonnage (measurement of spaces between the upper deck and the second deck not being necessary) or for modified tonnage is necessary;
(e) in the case of a single deck ship—remeasurement of Part II tonnage is necessary; and
(f) one or more of the following categories of remeasurements is involved:—
(i) space on or above the upper deck;
(ii) propelling machinery space below the upper deck;
(iii) space described in sub-regulation 10 (2);
(iv) space described in paragraphs (a) to (k), inclusive, of sub-regulation 16 (1);
(v) space in a double bottom for water ballast;
(vi) space in water ballast tanks,
the fee payable for remeasurement of the ship is the aggregate of the fee in respect of each category comprising space so remeasured ascertained from the following table:—
Gross Tonnage of Ship
Fee
Not exceeding 50 tons...........................
$10.00
Exceeding 5O tons but not exceeding 100 tons...........
$20.00
Exceeding 100 tons............................
$20.00 plus $2.50 for each additional 100 tons or part thereof in excess of 100 tons
(7) The maximum fee in respect of any one such category referred to in sub-item (6) shall not exceed $110.
(8) Where—
(a) a ship was previously measured before the date of commencement of these Regulations;
(b) remeasurement of the ship is necessary;
(c) remeasurement of underdeck tonnage of the ship is not necessary; and
(d) in the case of remeasurement of a ship for Part II tonnage or alternative tonnage— remeasurement of spaces between the upper deck and the second deck is necessary,
the fee payable for remeasurement of the ship is an amount equal to one-half of the fee ascertained from sub-item (1) or (2), as the case requires, having regard to the gross tonnage of the ship.
(9) The fee payable for remeasurement as a consequence of alterations to a ship in which remeasurement of the underdeck tonnage of the ship is required, is an amount equal to the fee ascertained from sub-item (1), (2), (4) or (5), as the case requires, having regard to the gross tonnage of the ship.
(10) The fee payable for remeasurement as a consequence of alterations to a ship in which remeasurement of the space between the second deck and the upper deck is required, not being remeasurement to which sub-item (9) applies, is an amount equal to one-half of the fee ascertained from, sub-item (1), (2), (4) or (5), as the case requires, having regard to the gross tonnage of the ship.
(11) The fee payable for remeasurement, not being remeasurement for which a fee is payable under sub-item (9) or (10), as a consequence solely of an alteration or alterations in one or more of the following categories of space:—
(a) space on or above the upper deck;
(b) propelling machinery space below the upper deck;
(c) space described in sub-regulation 10 (2);
(d) space described in paragraphs (a) to (k), inclusive, of sub-regulation 16 (1);
(e) space in a double bottom for water ballast;
(f) space in water ballast tanks,
is an amount equal to the aggregate of the fee in respect of each category comprising space so remeasured ascertained from the following table:—
Gross Tonnage of Ship
Fee
Not exceeding 50 tons...........................
$10.00
Exceeding 50 tons but not exceeding 100 tons...........
$20.00
Exceeding 100 tons............................
$20.00 plus $2.50 for each additional 100 tons or part thereof in excess of 100 tons
(12) The maximum fee in respect of any one such category referred to in sub-item (11) shall not exceed $110.
(13) The fee payable for inspection made necessary by minor alterations, where no remeasurement is involved, is a fee determined according to the amount of time involved in accordance with sub-item 4 (6).
(14) The fee payable in respect of a service specified in sub-items (1) to (13), inclusive, carried out outside Australia by a surveyor not employed by the Department is an amount equal to one-third of the fee for such a service ascertained from those sub-items, in addition to any fee charged by the surveyor or by his employer.
(15) The fee payable for the issue of a copy of a British tonnage certificate is $5.
(16) The fee payable for the supply, in special cases, of details of British tonnage calculations to an owner of a ship is $5 per page or $25, whichever is the less.
Measurement for Special Tonnage
(1) Subject to sub-item (2), the fee payable for the first measurement or remeasurement of a ship for a special tonnage, including underdeck of the ship, when the British tonnage figures are available, for a Panama Canal or a Suez Canal certificate is an amount equal to two-fifths of the fee ascertained from sub-item 2 (1) or (2), as the case requires, having regard to the gross tonnage of the ship.
(2) The fee payable for the first measurement or remeasurement of a ship for a special tonnage, including underdeck of the ship, when the British tonnage figures are available, for a Panama Canal and a Suez Canal certificate, where the measurements or remeasurements are made at the same time, is an amount equal to three-fifths of the fee ascertained from sub-item 2 (1) or (2), as the case requires, having regard to the gross tonnage of the ship.
(3) Subject to sub-item (4), the fee payable for the first measurement or remeasurement of a ship for a special tonnage, including underdeck of the ship, when the British tonnage figures are not available, for a Panama Canal or a Suez Canal certificate is an amount equal to the fee ascertained from sub-item 2 (1) or (2), as the case requires, based on the relevant Canal gross tonnage of the ship.
(4) The fee payable for the first measurement or remeasurement of a ship for a special tonnage, including underdeck of the ship, when the British tonnage figures are not available, for a Panama Canal and a Suez Canal certificate, where the measurements or remeasurements are made at the same time, is an amount equal to the fee ascertained from sub-item 2 (1) or (2), as the case requires, based on the higher relevant Canal gross tonnage of the ship, plus two-fifths of the amount of that fee as so ascertained.
(5) When a ship is partly remeasured for special tonnage following a minor alteration that involves little work for a surveyor, a part, as determined by the Minister, of the relevant fee prescribed by sub-item (1), (2), (3) or (4) may be refunded or waived.
(6) The fee payable for one or more of the following categories of remeasurements of a ship for special tonnage, not involving underdeck tonnage, for a Panama Canal or a Suez Canal certificate:—
(a) alteration on or above the upper deck;
(b) alteration in the propelling power spaces;
(c) alteration to light and air spaces, and the propelling power spaces;
(d) alteration to the crew accommodation and navigational spaces;
(e) alteration to water ballast spaces,
is an amount equal to the aggregate of the fee in respect of each category comprising space so remeasured ascertained from the following table:—
Gross Tonnage of Ship
Fee
Not exceeding 50 tons.............................
$10.00
Exceeding 50 tons but not exceeding 100 tons.............
$20.00
Exceeding 100 tons..............................
$20.00 plus $2.50 for each additional 100 tons or part thereof in excess of 100 tons
(7) The maximum fee in respect of the remeasurement of any one such category referred to in sub-item (6) shall not exceed $110.
(8) The fee payable in respect of a service specified in sub-items (1) to (6), inclusive, carried out outside Australia fay a surveyor not employed by the Department is an amount equal to one-third of the fee for such a service ascertained from those sub-items, in addition to any fee charged by the surveyor or by his employer.
(9) The fee payable for the issue of a copy of a Panama Canal or a Suez Canal certificate is $22.
(10) The fee payable for the supply, in special cases, of details of Panama Canal or Suez Canal tonnage calculations to an owner of a ship is $5 per page or $25, whichever is the less.
(11) The fees payable in respect of measurement or remeasurement for tonnage under the Regulations annexed to the Convention for a Uniform System of Tonnage Measurement of Ships, Oslo, 1947 or under the legislation of countries other than Australia shall be the same as those applicable under this Schedule to the corresponding service in respect of measurement or remeasurement for tonnage under these Regulations.
Other Fees
(1) Where, as a result of a request made by the owner, builder, master or agent of a ship, measurement or remeasurement of the tonnage of the ship by a surveyor is commenced or completed at a time when the office of the Department is not open for public business, there is payable, in respect of each surveyor who so commences or so completes the measurement or remeasurement, by virtue of this sub-item—
(a) if the measurement or remeasurement is commenced or completed on a day when the office of the Department is not at any time open for public business—a fee of $16;
SCHEDULE 6—continued
(b) if the measurement or remeasurement commences or ceases at any time between 11 o’clock in the evening of a day and 6 o’clock in the morning of the next following day, and the day on which the measurement or remeasurement commences or ceases is a day other than a day referred to in paragraph (a)— a fee of $13; or
(c) in any other case—a fee of $7.
(2) Where, as a result of a request by the owner, builder, master or agent of a ship, a surveyor is required to attend at a time and place for the purpose of measuring or remeasuring the tonnage of a ship (being a time when the office of the Department is not open for public business) and sets out to commence the measurement or remeasurement but the proposed measurement or remeasurement does not commence because the owner, builder, master or agent cancels the request, there is payable, by virtue of this sub-item—
(a) if the time appointed is on a day when the office of the Department is not at any time open for public business—a fee of $8;
(b) if the time appointed is between 11 o’clock in the evening of a day and 6 o’clock in the morning of the next following day, and the day on which the time is appointed is a day other than a day referred to is paragraph (a)—a fee of $7; or
(c) in any other case—a fee of $4.
(3) A fee payable under sub-item (2) is payable in respect of each surveyor who sets out to commence the measurement or remeasurement.
(4) Where—
(a) a surveyor is available at the time and place appointed for measurement or remeasurement of the tonnage of a ship under these Regulations but, for any reason outside the control of the surveyor, he is compelled to wait for a period in excess of half an hour after that time before he can commence the measurement or remeasurement;
(b) a surveyor is carrying out measurement or remeasurement of the tonnage of a ship under these Regulations and, for any reason outside his control, the measurement or remeasurement is interrupted and he is compelled to wait for a period is excess of half an hour before he can continue the measurement or remeasurement; or
(c) a surveyor carrying out measurement or remeasurement of the tonnage of a ship under these Regulations is compelled, for any reason outside his control, to wait on the ship after the completion of the measurement or remeasurement for a period in excess of half an hour,
a fee calculated at the rate of $6 for each hour, or part of an hour, of the excess, or a fee of $24, whichever is the less, is payable, by virtue of this sub-item, in respect of that measurement or remeasurement.
(5) Where, as a result of a request made by the owner, builder, master or agent of a ship, a surveyor proceeds to a place outside the limits of a port at which he is ordinarily stationed for the purpose of carrying out measurement or remeasurement of tonnage, and there is no surveyor ordinarily stationed at that place, a fee equal to the travelling and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred by the surveyor, as if he had travelled to that place from the nearest port or outport at which a surveyor is ordinarily stationed and return, is payable, by virtue of this sub-item, whether or not the proposed measurement or remeasurement is carried out.
(6) The fee payable in respect of a service in relation to tonnage measurement for which no other fee is fixed by this Schedule is an amount calculated at the rate of $14 per hour according to the amount of time involved for the service (including the time occupied by a surveyor in travelling to and from the places of measurement).
(7) The fact that a fee is, by virtue of sub-item (1), (2), (4) or (5), payable in respect of measurement or remeasurement of the tonnage of a ship under these Regulations shall not be taken to prevent a further fee, or further fees, being payable in respect of that measurement or remeasurement by virtue of another of those sub-items.
SCHEDULE 7 Regulation 5
Form 1
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
APPLICATION FOR TONNAGE MEASUREMENT OF SHIP (to be completed by Builder, Owner, Master or Agent)
*Name of Ship
*Proposed Name or Builder’s Yard Number
*Port of (Intended) Registry
Official Number, if any Former Registry Whether Motor, Steam or Sailing Ship
Where and when Built or Building
Name and Address of Builder
Name and Address of Owner
I, *Builder *Master
the
*Owner *Agent of the ship
*measurement *Panama *Other
described above, hereby apply for *remeasurement of its tonnage under *Australian *Suez Rules.
I desire that the ship’s tonnage be determined under the provisions of—
*Regulation 18 (modified tonnages)
*Regulation 19 (alternative tonnages)
*It is/is not desired to register this ship.
The ship will be available for measurement at
on
Plans in accordance with the requirements of the Navigation (Tonnage Measurement) Regulations—
*are attached
*will be supplied to you on
*have been supplied to you on
Application fee is enclosed,
(This fee will be credited against the final fee for tonnage measurement).
(Signature of Builder,
Owner, Master or Agent)
Date
*Strike out whichever is not applicable.
Form 2 Regulation 8
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY FOR TONNAGE
Port of (Intended) Registry
Official Number, if any Former Registry
Whether Motor, Steam or Sailing Ship
If Motor or Steam, how propelled
Where and when Built
Name and Address of Builder
Number of decks.........
Length from fore part of stem to aft side of head of stern post/fore side of rudder
Metres
Centimetres
Number of masts.........
Stock..............................
Rigged...............
Main breadth to outside of plating...........
Stem.................
Depth in hold from tonnage deck to ceiling amidships
Stern.................
Build
Depth in hold from upper deck to ceiling amidships, in tile case of 2 decks and upwards
Framework and description of ship
Depth from top of upper deck at side amidships to bottom of keel
Number of bulkheads......
Round of beam on upper deck.............
Length of engine room (if any).............
PARTICULARS OF TONNAGE
The tonnages of this ship in accordance with its British Tonnage Certificate are:
*This ship is assigned with a tonnage mark on each side of the ship which is........................ millimetres below the upper deck line and, when this mark is submerged, the abovementioned tonnages are applicable. When the tonnage mark is NOT submerged the following tonnages are applicable:
*If and when employed for the carriage of passengers, cargo or stores, or using graving docks or dry docks or places provided for the repairing of ships, the register tonnage on which dues based on register tonnage may be levied by any harbour or dock authority is........................ tons.
*Strike out if not applicable.
The number of seamen and apprentices for whom accommodation is certified is.....................
Form 2—continued
I, , a surveyor for the purposes of the Navigation (Tonnage Measurement) Regulations, having surveyed the abovementioned ship, hereby certify that the abovementioned particulars are true, and that its name is marked on each of its bows, and its name and its port of registry are properly marked on a conspicuous part of its stern, and a scale of decimetres, or of metres and decimetres, is marked on each side of its stem and of its stern post, in a manner directed by the Merchant Shipping Act in its application to the registration of ships in Australia under that Act.
Dated at on this day of , 19 .
CERTIFIED EXTRACTS OF PARTICULARS SUPPLIED BY BUILDERS, OWNERS OR ENGINE MAKERS
Particulars of propelling engines (if any)
No. of sets of engines..........................................................
No. of shafts.................................................................
Description of engines.........................................................
When made.................................................................
Name and address of makers....................................................
Reciprocating engines
No. of cylinders in each set.....................................................
Diameter of cylinders..........................................................
Length of stroke..............................................................
Rotary engines
No. of cylinders in each set.....................................................
NOTE: In the case of multiple engined ships, the figures for power show the total power and not the power for each set of engines.
Form 3 Regulation 9
AUSTRALIA
BRITISH TONNAGE CERTIFICATE FOR SHIPS NOT ASSIGNED A TONNAGE MARK
Port of Registry
Official Number
Register Dimensions
I, a surveyor for the purposes of the
Navigation (Tonnage Measurement) Regulations, hereby certify that I have measured the abovementioned ship in accordance with *sub-regulation (1) *sub-regulation (2) of regulation 7 of those Regulations, and by that sub-regulation—
the GROSS TONNAGE is……………..tons (……………………………..cubic metres); and
the REGISTER TONNAGE is……………tons (………………………………cubic metres)
Dated at on this day of 19 .
* Strike out whichever is not applicable.
SUMMARY OF THE PARTICULARS OF TONNAGE
The tonnage of the engine room spaces below the upper deck is................................................tons
The tonnage of the total spaces framed-in above the upper deck for propelling machinery and for light and air is................................................tons.
The undermentioned cargo spaces above the upper deck are not included in the above-mentioned tonnages:
Form 4 Regulation 9
AUSTRALIA
BRITISH TONNAGE CERTIFICATE FOR SHIPS TO WHICH A TONNAGE MARK HAS BEEN ASSIGNED
Port of Registry
Official Number
Register Dimensions
I, a surveyor for the purposes of the
Navigation (Tonnage Measurement) Regulations, hereby certify that I have measured the abovementioned ship in accordance with sub-regulation 7 (1) of those Regulations, and by that sub-regulation—
When the tonnage mark (or the appropriate line for fresh or tropical waters) is submerged—
the GROSS TONNAGE is……………… tons (…………………………cubic metres); and
the REGISTER TONNAGE is……………. tons (……………………………..cubic metres)
When the tonnage mark (or the appropriate line for fresh or tropical waters) is NOT submerged—
the GROSS TONNAGE is…………………..tons (………………………cubic metres);
and the REGISTER TONNAGE is………….......tons (…………………………cubic metres)
Image unavailable in extracted textThe tonnage mark is marked on each side of the ship as follows: