Western Australian Current Regulations

W.A. MARINE (SURVEYS AND CERTIFICATES OF SURVEY) REGULATIONS 1983 - REG 19

19 .         Application of this Part

                This Part applies to all vessels that are engaged in towing or being towed on a seagoing voyage, but this Part does not apply to —

            (a)         regular towage of cargo on a commercial basis; and

            (b)         the harbour towage of vessels; and

            (c)         the towage or assistance of oil‑exploration structures, semi‑submersible oil platforms, and the like, which are self‑propelled; and

            (d)         a vessel in distress at sea or stranded in a position where immediate action by the towing vessel is vital to the saving of life or property.