Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01458:body:0:p15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01458
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Character Range: 34851–37438

GT and <3000 kW

* In the case of a vessel <750 kW propulsion power, the master and engineer roles may be combined in the one person if the master holds a certificate which permits the holder to operate the engines of the vessel. In that case, there must still be another crew member on board to make up the total of 2. In the case of a vessel ≥750 kW propulsion power, the master and engineer roles cannot be combined in the one person.

** If 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.
       (3) However, the table does not apply to:
(a) a vessel subject to a temporary crewing permit if the conditions for the permit are met; and
(b) the following vessels:
 (i) an existing vessel that complied with a crewing requirement on 30 June 2013 that permitted the vessel to have less numbers than those specified in the table;
 (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) a vessel with no passengers on board that is for use as a Class 4 houseboat ≤24 m during the following operations:
 (i) relocation of the vessel within a marina;
 (ii) maintenance or survey;
 (iii) pump out;
 (iv) refuelling;
 (v)  delivery or retrieval operations.
Note for paragraph (b)(i)   For the meaning of existing vessel, see section 5.
       (4) The vessel's appropriate crewing must not be determined under clause 6 to be the same as the minimum crewing set out in the table if provision is not made for the master and each crew member to have at least 10 hours rest in each 24 hour period.

9 Vessel induction, familiarisation, drills and training
      (1) This clause does not apply to a Class 4 vessel.
      (2) The owner of the vessel must ensure that the master and crew, as soon as practicable after joining the vessel and before commencing duties, receive the following:
(a) safety training that familiarises the person with safety matters about the person's presence and duties on board the vessel;
(b) induction in and familiarisation with key vessel operations to establish, maintain and verify the competence and capacity of the person to safely carry out assigned duties;
(c) training in emergency procedures to establish, maintain and verify the ability of the person to