The objectives of these Regulations are—
(a) to provide for the registration and operation of vessels;
(b) to give effect to certain international conventions relating to the operation of vessels;
(c) to provide for marine infringements;
(d) to provide for the payment of fees to the Director;
(e) to prescribe penalties for offences;
(f) to provide for operator licences in respect of regulated recreational vessels;
(g) to provide for endorsements on operator licences in respect of personal watercraft;
(h) generally to provide for various other matters authorised or required to be prescribed for the purposes of the Act.