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that are relevant to near coastal voyages.
       (4) A determination may specify conditions.
       (5) More than 1 determination may apply to a vessel.

11 Navigation bridge visibility
[SOLAS V/22]

       (1) The owner of a vessel must not use the vessel if it:
(a) is at least 55 m long; and
(b) was constructed after 30 June 1998; and
(c) does not comply with Regulation 22.1 of Chapter V of SOLAS.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (2) The master of a vessel must not use the vessel if it:
(a) is at least 55 m long; and
(b) was constructed before 1 July 1998; and
(c) does not comply with paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 of Regulation 22 of Chapter V of SOLAS.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (3) The owner of a vessel must not use the vessel if it:
(a) is less than 55 m long; and
(b) does not comply with the bridge visibility requirements of Part C1 of the NSCV.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (4) An offence against subsection (1), (2) or (3) is a strict liability offence.
       (5) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1), (2) or (3).
Civil penalty: 50 penalty units.

12 Pilot transfer arrangements
[SOLAS V/23]
       (1) When a vessel uses a pilot, the owner must ensure that:
(a)  pilot transfer arrangements are in place; and
(b) the pilot transfer arrangements are in accordance with Regulation 23 of Chapter V of SOLAS.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Note   For pilot ladders — see ISO 799-2004 Ships and marine technology — Pilot ladders.
       (2) When a vessel uses a pilot, the master must ensure that embarkation and disembarkation of the pilot are carried out in accordance with the arrangements mentioned in subsection (1).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (3) An inspector may prohibit further use of a pilot boarding arrangement if he or she thinks that the means of access are defective or do not comply with this Order.
       (4) A master who receives written notice of a prohibition under subsection (3) must ensure that the means of access are not used for pilot transfer arrangements until the defect or non-compliance is rectified.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (5) An offence against subsection (1), (2) or (4) is a strict liability offence.
       (6) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1), (2) or (4).
Civil penalty: 50 penalty units.

13 Operation of steering gear
[SOLAS V/25]
        The master of a vessel that has 2 or more steering gear power units capable of simultaneous operation must ensure that at least 2 units are operating when the vessel is entering an area where navigation requires special caution.

14 Steering