Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2006A00024:clause:2_186g
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2006A00024
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 186G
Character Range: 27199–28422

186G  Definitions

 (1) In this Division:

length overall, in relation to a ship, has the meaning given by subsection (2) or (3).

navigates without a pilot has the meaning given by subsections (4) and (5).

regulated ship means any kind of ship:
 (a) that is 70 metres or longer in length overall; or
 (b) that is a loaded:
 (i) oil tanker; or
 (ii) chemical carrier; or
 (iii) liquefied gas carrier.

 (2) Subject to subsection (3), the length overall of a ship is 110% of the length as shown on the ship's load‑line certification.

 (3) If the length overall of a ship cannot be worked out under subsection (2), the length is taken to be the distance between:
 (a) a vertical line passing through a point that is the foremost part of the stem; and
 (b) a vertical line passing through a point that is the aftermost part of the stern.

 (4) Subject to subsection (5), a ship navigates without a pilot if the ship does not have a pilot on board to assist the master in navigating it.

 (5) If:
 (a) apart from this subsection, a ship navigates without a pilot; and
 (b) the ship is being towed by another vessel that is navigating with a pilot;
the ship under tow is to be treated as if it were navigating with a pilot.