Western Australian Current Regulations

SHIPPING AND PILOTAGE (PORTS AND HARBOURS) REGULATIONS 1966 - REG 16D

16D .         Determining maximum length overall of vessel for certificates

        (1)         Subject to regulation 16E(1), the maximum length overall of a vessel in respect of which a certificate may be used in a pilotage area shall be determined by the harbour master for the relevant port having regard to — 

            (a)         the depth and width of channel entrances; and

            (b)         available deep water manoeuvring space; and

            (c)         local tidal conditions; and

            (d)         local current conditions; and

            (e)         proximity of other vessels and berthing facilities.

        (2)         The CEO shall cause to be recorded in each certificate the maximum length overall of a vessel in respect of which the certificate may be used.

        [Regulation 16D inserted: Gazette 19 Jul 1991 p. 3646; amended: Gazette 4 Jun 2010 p. 2438 and 2463‑5; 16 Sep 2016 p. 3945.]