Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01458:body:0:p14
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Character Range: 31998–35057

out the number of passengers on board the vessel at any time;
(e) the design characteristics of the vessel, including its general arrangements, machinery and equipment;
(f) the qualifications and competencies of the master and crew, including circumstances where only the master holds mandated engineering qualifications;
(g) the competency required for the use of technological aids to safety and navigation fitted in addition to the mandatory requirements;
(h) the area of operation of the vessel and expected conditions, for example weather, climate and water temperatures;
(i) the duration of the voyage;
(j) the requirements for the vessel's emergency preparedness, including the vessel's emergency plan and evacuation arrangements;
(k) the maintenance requirements of the vessel, and its machinery and equipment;
(l) the external support available to the vessel.
Examples of kinds of operation for paragraph (a):
           * carriage of passengers
           * fishing
           * tourism.
Examples of technological aids to safety and navigation for paragraph (g):
           * fire safety systems
           * remote engineering monitoring and diagnostics
           * electronic communication and navigation equipment
           * closed circuit TV.
       (5) The determination for each kind of operation of the vessel must be recorded in the vessel's safety management system together with information that address the matters mentioned in subclause (4).

7 Appropriate crewing determination for vessels ≥80 m or ≥3000 GT or ≥3000 kW
       (1) This clause does not apply to a Class 4 vessel.
       (2) The owner of a vessel that is ≥80 m or ≥3000 GT or ≥3000 kW must ensure that the vessel operates in accordance with the appropriate crewing determined by the National Regulator.
Note   The owner of a vessel ≥80 m or ≥3000 GT or ≥3000 kW must apply to the National Regulator at least every 5 years for a determination of appropriate crewing for the vessel. The application can be made at the same time as the application for the issue or reissue (renewal) of a certificate of operation for the vessel. See section 15.

8 Minimum crewing
       (1) This clause does not apply to a Class 4 vessel.
       (2) The determination of appropriate crewing under clause 6 must be at least the numbers set out in the following table for the vessel mentioned:
Vessel            Total minimum figure for master and crew (including engineer)  Master  Engineer

>55 m and <80 m#  4                                                              1       1
>35 m and <55 m#  3                                                              1       1
>12 m and <35 m#    2*                                                           1       1
<12m                 1**                                                         1

# provided the vessel is <3000 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