Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01389:body:0:p30
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01389
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 85454–88534

park visitors will be undertaken.

    5.1.7           Persons holding a permit for scuba diving, snorkelling, surfing or recreational fishing in the park are prohibited from accessing North Keeling Island or the lagoon unless specifically provided for in their permit conditions.

    5.1.8           Permits authorising access to the park for the purpose of carrying on activities within the protected zone declared around the wreck of the SMS Emden under the Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976 will be subject to possession of any permit required for the proposed activities under that Act.

Commercial activities

See section 5.2.

Camping
    5.1.9           Camping is not allowed on North Keeling Island except by persons participating in research or park management activities.

Recreational fishing
    5.1.10       Recreational fishing may be carried out in the marine reserve zone of the park only if it is considered to be sustainable, does not impact on the park's values and is in accordance with the conditions of a permit issued by the Director, subject to any determinations issued by the Director under r.12.35 of the Regulations, and subject to the following limitations:

       (a)       fishing must not be undertaken within 100 metres of the shoreline

       (b)       only fin-fish may be taken

       (c)        only pelagic fish may be taken

       (d)       fishing must only be carried out by trolling or deep-water fishing and not by bottom fishing.

    5.1.11       Where consistent with this plan and the conservation of marine species, fishing permit conditions may be aligned to the number, size and type of fish described in the fishing regulations applicable to surrounding territorial waters, under the Fish Resource Management Act 1994 (WA), subject to additional restrictions made to protect the marine biodiversity of the park.

    5.1.12       Permits authorising recreational fishing in the marine zone may include conditions regarding the submission of catch returns, and observance of the recreational fishing strategy and boating strategy for the park (see Section 5.1, Visitor access and use).

    5.1.13       Permits authorising recreational fishing will discourage anchoring of vessels due to the potential impact on the marine environment.

    5.1.14       Recreational fishing is not allowed on or from North Keeling Island.

    5.1.15       Spear fishing is not allowed in the park.

Scuba diving, snorkelling, and other marine activities
    5.1.16       Permits authorising access to the park for the purposes of scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing may be issued to:

       (a)    persons taking part in an authorised commercial tour

       (b)    persons snorkelling and diving as part of a research activity.

    5.1.17       Vessels associated with scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing must be manned at all times when in the park to avoid the need to anchor vessels and to ensure the safety and recovery of the participants of these actvitities.

    5.1.18       Where a visitor intends to enter the protected zone