Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018C00034:reg:23:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018C00034
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 23 (pt 1/6)
Character Range: 99884–102733

23    13                 Fail to provide further information re incident within 72 hours after the incident occurred if requested by AMSA                                                                                                 5

Schedule 3 Pilot licence conditions
(section 50)
Note   Failure to comply with a licence condition mentioned in this Schedule is a ground for regulatory action — see subsection 50(2) and section 62.

1 Notification of change of name or address
       If a pilot changes name or address, the pilot must, within 30 days after the change happens, tell AMSA, in writing, about the change.

2 Restricted and unrestricted pilot licence requirements
       (1)If the pilot holds a restricted pilot licence or an unrestricted pilot licence, the pilot must:
(a) give information and advice to the master of the vessel to assist the master and the vessel's navigating officers to make safe passage through the pilotage area;
(b) remain on duty on a vessel whenever the vessel is in the pilotage area unless otherwise authorised by AMSA;
(c) comply with the Navigation Act and this Order;
(d) consider and take into account the pilot advisory notes;
(e) prepare a detailed passage plan for the pilotage of a vessel that:
 (i)  uses the approved passage plan model, specific to the vessel being piloted; and
 (ii) is agreed with the master of the vessel;
(f) take into account relevant information regarding the vessel including information provided by onboard systems and external aids to navigation;
(g) confirm with the master all emergency plans relevant to the vessel and the pilot's role in the plans;
(h) ensure correct communications procedures are used for VHF radio and any other equipment that may be used during the pilotage;
(i) ensure that watchkeeping arrangements are in accordance with the guidance on keeping a navigational watch set out in STCW Code Section A-VIII/2 Part 3;
(j) when piloting a vessel — ensure that the vessel is operated in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 as in force from time to time;
(k) comply with the Safety Management System of the pilotage provider engaging the pilot to conduct the pilotage;
(l) comply, as much as practicable, with the Safety Management System of the vessel being piloted;
(m) comply with the applicable fatigue risk management plan;
(n) use a personal flotation device that complies with any Australian Standard that applies to it;
(o) if the pilot holds an unrestricted pilot licence for the Whitsundays pilotage area and is permitted to anchor in the area — anchor in the area in accordance with the conditions of anchoring in the area;
(p) tell the pilotage provider and REEFVTS of any incident involving the vessel being piloted, no later than 2 hours after the incident occurs.
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