Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01458:body:0:p23
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01458
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 54652–57400

in each operating area of the vessel and ways to deal with adverse weather or water conditions;
(d) potential interactions with other persons using the designated cruising area and ways to manage them;
(e) the minimum separation distances between vessels;
(f) any restrictions on speed and direction to be observed by the hirer;
(g) any additional safety precautions to be observed appropriate for the operations of the vessel;
(h) the kind of marine safety equipment to be provided on the vessel taking into account its suitability for the waters in which the vessel will operate and the skill levels of the hirer and participants;
(i) a pollution mitigation strategy;
(j) if the vessel is to be used for a tour — the maximum ratio of hirers and participants to tour leaders and arrangements for communication between the tour leader and the hirer and participants;
(k) arrangements to be followed to ensure that each hirer, participant and any other person operating the vessel is not impaired by drugs or alcohol;
(l) if the vessel is to be used to tow skiers or persons using a towing apparatus — an assessment of the additional risks that may arise due to this activity and ways to manage those risks;
(m) if the vessel is a takeaway vessel — an assessment of the operational procedures specific to takeaway activities including the risks and hazards associated with:
 (i) multiple designated cruising areas; and
 (ii) transporting the vessel on a trailer; and
 (iii) loading and unloading the vessel onto a trailer; and
 (iv) the hirer and participants' competence to deal with the matters mentioned in subparagraphs (i) to (iii).
Note for paragraph (i)   A pollution mitigation strategy may include, for example, preventing or cleaning up fuel spills, or waste management.

2 Procedures for vessel operations
Note   For other requirements for vessel operation procedures for Class 4 vessels — see clause 11 of Schedule 1.
      (1) The owner of the vessel must ensure that key tasks to be performed by the owner, or persons on board the vessel, are recorded as a procedure including pre-operating checks so that it is readily accessible.
       (2) The owner of the vessel must ensure that pre-operating checks are carried out before the hirer or participant takes control of the vessel.

3 Participant numbers, competency, age and health
       (1) The owner of the vessel must assess the special skills, abilities and level of medical fitness required by the hirer and any participant to undertake the activity for which the vessel is to be used.
       (2) The owner of the vessel must determine the maximum number, minimum competency, minimum age and minimum medical requirements of the hirer or any participant.
       (3) For subclause