Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2022C00080:section:3:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2022C00080
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 3 (pt 2/3)
Character Range: 6641–9164

on the ship in port.
mortgage, in relation to a ship or a share in a ship, includes a hypothecation or pledge of, and a charge on, the ship or share, whether at law or in equity and whether arising under the law in force in a part of Australia or elsewhere.
off‑shore industry fixed structure means a structure (including a pipeline) that:
 (a) is fixed to the seabed and is not able to move or be moved as a structure from one place to another; and
 (b) is used or intended for use wholly or primarily in, or in any operations or activities associated with or incidental to, exploring or exploiting the mineral and other non‑living resources of:
 (i) the continental shelf of Australia; or
 (ii) the seabed of the coastal sea of Australia or the subsoil of that seabed.
off‑shore industry mobile unit means:
 (a) a vessel, or a structure other than a vessel that is able to float or be floated and to move or be moved as a structure from one place to another, that is used or intended for use wholly or primarily in, or in any operations or activities associated with or incidental to, exploring or exploiting the mineral and other non‑living resources of:
 (i) the continental shelf of Australia; or
 (ii) the seabed of the coastal sea of Australia or the subsoil of that seabed;
  by drilling, or by obtaining substantial quantities of material from, the seabed or its subsoil, with equipment that is on or forms part of the vessel or structure; or
 (b) a barge or similar vessel fitted with living quarters for more than 12 persons and used or intended for use wholly or primarily in connection with the construction, maintenance or repair of off‑shore industry fixed structures.
relevant person, in relation to a maritime claim, means a person who would be liable on the claim in a proceeding commenced as an action in personam.
sea includes all waters within the ebb and flow of the tide.
ship means a vessel of any kind used or constructed for use in navigation by water, however it is propelled or moved, and includes:
 (a) a barge, lighter or other floating vessel;
 (b) a hovercraft;
 (c) an off‑shore industry mobile unit; and
 (d) a vessel that has sunk or is stranded and the remains of such a vessel;
but does not include:
 (e) a seaplane;
 (f) an inland waterways vessel; or
 (g) a vessel under construction that has not been launched.
surrogate ship has the meaning given by subsection (6).
this Act includes the regulations and the Rules made under this Act.
 (2) A reference in this Act to the time when a