Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES

1966 No. 27

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVIGATION ACT 1912-1965.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Navigation Act 1912-1965.

Dated this third day of February, 1996.

 

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

 

 

(Sgd.) GORDON FREETH

Minister of State for Shipping and Transport.

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Amendments of the Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1926†

Commencement.

1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the fourteenth day of February, 1966.

Renewal of lost or defaced certificates.

2. Regulation 27 of the Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1926 is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (4.) the words “ Five shillings ” and inserting in their stead the words “ Fifty cents ”.

Withdrawal of lower grade certificate on issue of higher grade certificate.

3. Regulation 28 of the Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1926 is amended by omitting the word “ Director ” (wherever occurring) and inserting in its stead the word “ Minister ”.

Subjects of examination.

4. Regulation 81 of the Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1926 is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (4.) the symbol and figure “ £1 ” and inserting in their stead the words “ Two dollars ”.

Payment of fees for workshop tests.

5. Regulation 82 of the Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1926 is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (1.) the symbols and figures “ £2 10s. ”, “ £1 ” and “ £1 10s. ” and inserting in their stead the words “ Five dollars ”, “ Two dollars ” and “ Three dollars ”, respectively.

Second Schedule.

6. The Second Schedule to the Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1926 is amended—

(a) by omitting from question 3 of the questions headed Third Class in the Specimen Sets of Papers in Practical Mathematics for Coastal Engineers the symbols and figures “ £14 11s. 10d.” and inserting in their stead the symbol and figures “ $29.18 ”;

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 10 February, 1966.

† Statutory Rules 1920, No. J77, as amended by Statutory Ruled 1941, No. 128; and 1963, No. 97.

5708/65.—Price 9d. (8c) 9/13.1.1966


(b) by omitting from that question the words “ Answer in £ s.d.” and inserting in their stead the words “ Answer in dollars and cents.”;

(c) by omitting from question 8 of those questions the symbols and figures “ £2 2s. 6d.” and inserting in their stead the symbol and figures “ $4.25 ”;

(d) by omitting from question 7 of the questions headed Second Class in those Specimen Sets of Papers the symbols and figures “ 2s. 6d.” and “ 2s.” and inserting in their stead the symbol and figures “ $0.25 ” and “ $0.20 ”, respectively; and

(e) by omitting from that question the words “ Answer in £ s.d.” and inserting in their stead the words “ Answer in dollars and cents.”.

Third Schedule.

7. The Third Schedule to the Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1926 is amended—

(a) by omitting from question 2 of the questions headed Second Class in the Specimen Set of Papers in Arithmetic for Marine Engine-drivers for Steam or Internal Combustion Engines the symbols and figures “ 1s. 7d.” and “ 1s. 6d.” and inserting in their stead the symbol and figures “ $0.16 ” and “ $0.15 ”, respectively;

(b) by omitting from that question the words “ Answer—£ s.d.” and inserting in their stead the words “ Answer in dollars and cents.”;

(c) by omitting from question 9 of those questions the symbols and figures “ 2s. 6d.” and inserting in their stead the symbol and figures “ $0.25 ”;

(d) by omitting from that question the words “ Answer—£ s.d.” and inserting in their stead the words “ Answer in dollars and cents.”;

(e) by omitting from question 10 of those questions the symbols and figures “ 10s.”, “ 7s. 6d.” and “ 12s. 6d.” and inserting in their stead the symbol and figures “ $1.00 ”, “ $0.75 ” and “ $1.25 ”, respectively; and

(f) by omitting from that question the words “ Answer—£ s.d.” and inserting in their stead the words “ Answer in dollars and cents.”.

Fifth Schedule.

8. The Fifth Schedule to the Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1926 is amended by omitting the symbols and figures “ £1 10s.” and inserting in their stead the symbol and figures “ $3.00 ”.

Ninth Schedule.

9. The Ninth Schedule to the Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1926 is repealed.


Eleventh Schedule .

10. The Eleventh Schedule to the Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1926 is amended by omitting paragraph (1.) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

“ (1.) The following fees respectively are payable on each occasion on which an applicant presents himself for examination for, or for the endorsement of, a certificate:—

Certificates of Imperial Validity

$

Second Class Engineer’s Certificate...........................

4

First Class Engineer’s Certificate if the applicant holds a valid and appropriate Second Class Certificate of Competency             

6

First Class Engineer’s Certificate if the applicant does not hold a Second Class Certificate, as above described             

8

Endorsement of First Class Engineer’s Certificate if the applicant has previously held a Second Class Certificate appropriate to the endorsement desired              

4

Endorsement of a First Class Engineer’s Certificate if the applicant has not previously held a Second Class Certificate appropriate to the endorsement desired              

6

Extra First Class Engineer’s Certificate if the applicant holds a Motor Certificate endorsed for First Class service in steamships             

6

Extra First Class Engineer’s Certificate if the applicant holds only a First Class Engineer’s Ordinary Certificate             

10

Certificates of Australian Validity

Coast Engineer and Marine Engine Driver’s Certificate valid within the Commonwealth of Australia.

Third Class Coast Engineer (or endorsement).......................

2

*Second Class Coast Engineer (or endorsement) (not including mechanical test) 

3

First Class Coast Engineer (or endorsement)........................

4

Second Class Marine Engine Driver (or endorsement).................

1

First Class Marine Engine Driver (or endorsement)...................

2

* If mechanical test for Second Class Coast Engineer is required, the candidate will be charged an additional fee of $2.00, which shall be paid before the test is arranged.”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1966 No. 27, made under the Navigation Act 1912-1965, were introduced to update and modernise the regulations governing the examination of engineers within the maritime industry. Enacted by the Governor-General on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations were designed to address the need for currency in the monetary values referenced within the previous Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1926. This legislative instrument aims to ensure that the financial aspects of the certification process are consistent with contemporary economic standards, thereby maintaining the integrity and functionality of the regulatory framework. The policy objective is to facilitate a seamless transition to the decimal currency system, which was adopted in Australia in 1966, ensuring that all financial transactions related to marine engineering certifications are conducted using the new monetary units.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Navigation Act 1912-1965, which came into operation on the fourteenth day of February 1966, primarily target individuals involved in maritime engineering by amending the Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1926. These amendments pertain to the fees for the renewal of lost or defaced certificates, the withdrawal of lower grade certificates upon the issuance of higher grade certificates, subjects of examination, and payment of fees for workshop tests. The changes are mainly financial adjustments to reflect contemporary currency values and update various fees associated with the examination and certification of marine engineers. The Regulations apply nationally across Australia, affecting engineers and entities involved in maritime operations within the Commonwealth. The application of these Regulations is extended through subordinate instruments that may further detail the implementation and enforcement of these amendments. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the scope of these Regulations; however, the amendments primarily focus on updating the financial aspects related to the certification of marine engineers.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1966 No. 27, made under the Navigation Act 1912-1965, primarily focus on amending the Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1926. These amendments bring the regulations up-to-date by converting all monetary references from the old British currency (£s.d.) to the decimal currency (dollars and cents), reflecting Australia's transition to decimal currency. Specific changes include reducing the fee for renewing lost or defaced certificates from five shillings to fifty cents (Regulation 27), updating the fees for various certificates and endorsements, and adjusting the monetary values in the examination questions and answers (Regulations 81 and 82). The Regulations also update the fees listed in the Eleventh Schedule to reflect the new currency. These Regulations impose obligations on maritime engineers and their employers to ensure that any required certificates are current and valid. Engineers must pay the updated fees for examinations, renewals, and endorsements as specified in the Regulations. The amendments require that all monetary values in the examination questions and answers, as well as in the fees schedule, reflect the new decimal currency. This ensures consistency and clarity in the regulatory framework governing maritime engineers. Failure to comply with these Regulations may result in various penalties, depending on the specific breach. The Act under which these Regulations are made provides for a range of penalties for non-compliance, which could include fines, imprisonment, or other civil and criminal consequences. The exact penalties for each offence would be outlined in the Navigation Act 1912-1965, which governs the broader maritime operations in Australia. It is important for maritime engineers and their employers to adhere to these Regulations to avoid any legal repercussions.

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