Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK REGULATIONS 2019 (F2019L00166) - REG 32

                   In the Zoning Plan, ship means a vessel that:

                     (a)  has an overall length of at least 50 metres; or

                     (b)  is an oil tanker (within the meaning given by the Protocol of 1978) regardless of its length; or

                     (c)  is a chemical carrier or liquefied gas carrier, regardless of its length; or

                     (d)  is a ship to which the INF Code applies, regardless of its length; or

                     (e)  is a vessel that is adapted to carry oil or chemicals in bulk in cargo spaces; or

                      (f)  is a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel or vessels if:

                              (i)  any of paragraphs (a) to (e) applies to the towed or pushed vessel; or

                             (ii)  the total length of the tow, from the stern of the towing vessel to the aft end of the tow, is more than 150 metres;

but does not include:

                     (g)  a vessel of the Defence Force; or

                     (h)  a vessel of the armed service of a foreign country, if the vessel is in the Marine Park with the consent of the Commonwealth; or

                      (i)  a vessel that has an overall length of at least 50 metres and is used for private recreational activities.