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the master of the vessel does not hold a certificate which permits the holder to operate the engines of the vessel, there must be an additional crew member on board who holds an engineering certificate.
       (2) However,
(a) the table does not apply to a vessel subject to a temporary crewing permit if the conditions for the permit are met; and
(b) the table does not apply to the following vessels, which must rely only on a determination of appropriate crewing:
 (i) an existing vessel;
 (ii) an unpowered barge;
 (iii) a Class 2 vessel that is:
(A) a personal watercraft, a human powered vessel or a sailing vessel <7.5 m; and
(B) not carrying passengers; and
(C) operated by a tour leader who the owner is satisfied complies with the requirements mentioned in clause 5 of Schedule 2; and
(c) the table applies to a vessel only if provision is made for the master and each crew member on the vessel to have at least 10 hours rest in each 24 hour period.
Note for paragraph (b)(i)   for the meaning of existing vessel, see section 16.
       (3) For the avoidance of doubt, if the minimum crewing table does not apply to a vessel because the periods of rest mentioned in paragraph (2)(c) are not provided, the owner of the vessel must ensure that the vessel operates with appropriate crewing, determined in accordance with clause 6.

6B Temporary crewing permit
       (1) A person may apply to the National Regulator for a temporary crewing permit for a vessel.
Note   Section 3 of this Marine Order provides that an application made under this Marine Order must be made in accordance with Marine Order 501.
       (2) The National Regulator may issue a temporary crewing permit for up to 3 months if satisfied that:
(a) the appropriate crewing for the vessel is less than the minimum crewing that would otherwise apply to the vessel under clause 6A; and
(b) the minimum crewing that would otherwise apply to the vessel under clause 6A is impracticable or would cause unreasonable or unnecessary expense.
       (3) A temporary crewing permit is subject to the conditions mentioned in the permit.
       (4) A decision to refuse to issue, or impose conditions on, the temporary crewing permit is a reviewable decision for section 16 and section 17 of Marine Order 501.

6C Appropriate crewing for vessels ≥80 m or ≥3000 GT or ≥3000 kW
       (1) The owner of a vessel ≥80 m or ≥3000 GT or ≥3000 kW must apply to the National Regulator at least every 5 years for a determination of appropriate crewing for the vessel.
Note 1   The application can be made at the same time as the application