Navigation (General Amendments) Regulations

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STATUTORY RULES.

1963. No. 97.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVIGATION ACT 1912-1961.`*

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 1912-1961.

Dated this 24th

day of October, 1963.

DE L’ISLE

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

 

 Sgd. Hubert Opperman

Minister of State for Shipping and Transport.

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NAVIGATION (GENERAL AMENDMENTS) REGULATIONS.

Citation.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Navigation (General Amendments) Regulations.

Amendments of regulations.

2. The regulations specified in the second column of the Schedule to these Regulations are amended as respectively set out in the third column of that Schedule.

Savings.

3. Notwithstanding the amendments effected by the last preceding regulation—

(a) an approval, authorization, certificate, determination, direction, exemption, licence, permit or requirement given, granted, made, issued or extended under any of the Regulations specified in the second column of the Schedule to these Regulations and in force immediately before the commencement of these Regulations shall, subject to those Regulations as amended by these Regulations, continue in force, subject to the conditions, if any, upon which, and for the balance of the period for which, it was given, granted, made, issued or extended as if it had been given, granted, made, issued or extended under those Regulations as so amended; and

(b) an application, return or notice made or given under any of of the Regulations specified in the second column of the Schedule to these Regulations and pending or not dealt with at the date of commencement of these Regulations shall be deemed to have been duly made or given under those Regulations as amended by these Regulations and may be dealt with as if it had been made or given under those Regulations as so amended.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 24th October, 1963.

1615/63.—Price 8d.  9/10.7.1963.


THE SCHEDULE. Reg. 2.

First Column

Second Column.

Third Column.

Item No.

Regulations Amended.

Amendments.

1

Navigation (Cargo—Hazards Prevention) Regulations

Regulation 4—

(a) Omit from the definition of “prescribed authority” in sub-regulation (1.) “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

(b) Omit from the definition of “prescribed authority” in sub-regulation (1.) “the representative of the Director”, insert “a surveyor”.

(c) After the definition of “prescribed authority” in sub-regulation (1.), insert—

“‘Regional Controller’ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

Regulation 13—

Omit from sub-regulation (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 18—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 24—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “a Deputy Director, insert “the Minister”.

Regulation 26—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director, a Deputy Director”, insert “Minister, an officer authorized in writing in that behalf by the Minister”.

Regulation 27—

Omit from sub-regulations (1.) and (2.) “Deputy Director’s office” (wherever occurring), insert “Regional Controller’s office”.

Third Schedule—

Omit from Forms 1 and 2—

“To the Deputy Director of Navigation

(or his representative)”,

insert—

“To the Regional Controller (or the Surveyor), Department of Shipping and Transport”.

 

2

Navigation (Compass) Regulations

Regulation 3—

After the definition of “adjuster of compasses”, insert—

“‘Regional Controller’ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

Regulation 5—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Deputy Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 6—

Omit from sub-regulation (5.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 7—

Omit “Deputy Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 8—

Omit “Deputy Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Minister”.

Regulation 10—

(a) Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Deputy Director”. insert “Regional Controller for the State in which the examination was carried out”..


The Schedulecontinued.

First Column.

Second Column.

Third Column.

Item No.

Regulations Amended.

Amendments.

2—

cont.

Navigation (Compass) Regulations—continued.

(b) Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Deputy Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Regional Controller”.

(c) Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “the Director”, insert “the Minister”.

Regulation 12—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “the Deputy Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.

Regulation 13—

(a) Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “The Deputy Director”, insert “A Regional Controller”.

(b) Omit from sub-regulations (3.) and (4.) “the Director” (wherever occurring), insert “the Minister”.

(c) Omit from sub-regulation (4.) “the Deputy Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.

Regulation 15—

Omit “the Deputy Director” (wherever occurring), insert “a Regional Controller”.

Regulation 17—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “the Deputy Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.

Schedule—

(a) Omit from Form C5 “Deputy Director of Navigation”, insert “Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport”.

(b) Omit from Form C7 “Deputy Director of Navigation”, insert “Regional Controller”.

(c) Omit from Form C7 “Director of Navigation”, insert “Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport”.

(d) Omit from Form C8—

“To the Deputy Director of Navigation,”,

insert—

“To the Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport, State of.”.

3

Navigation (Courts of Marine Inquiry) Regulations

Regulation 4—

(a) After the definition of “Court” in sub-regulation (1.), insert—

“‘Departmental representative’ means an officer of the Department appointed by the Minister to be the Departmental representative for the purposes of these Regulations;

“‘Regional Controller’ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

(b) Add at the end of sub-regulation (1.)—

“‘the Department’ means the Department of Shipping and Transport.”.

Regulation 5—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Departmental representative”.

Regulation 6—

Omit “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Departmental representative”.


The Schedulecontinued.

First Column

Second Column.

Third Column.

Item No.

Regulations Amended.

Amendments.

3—

cont.

Navigation (Courts of Marine Inquiry) Regulations—continued.

Regulation 8—

Omit “Director”, insert “Departmental representative”.

Regulation 11—

Omit “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Departmental representative”.

Regulation 12—

Omit from sub-regulations (1.), (3.) and (5.) “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Departmental representative”.

Regulation 13—

Omit “Director”, insert “Departmental representative”.

Regulation 17—

Omit “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Departmental representative”.

Regulation 18—

Omit “Director”, insert “Departmental representative”.

Regulation 19—

Omit “Director”, insert “Departmental representative”.

Regulation 20—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Departmental representative”.

Regulation 22—

Omit “Director”, insert “Departmental representative”.

Regulation 22—

Omit “Director”, Departmental representative”.

Regulation 24—

Omit “Director”, insert “Departmental representative”.

Regulation 25—

Omit “Director”, insert “Departmental representative”.

Regulation 32—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 34—

Omit “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Departmental representative”.

Regulation 44—

(a) Omit “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Departmental representative”.

(b) Omit “the Commonwealth Navigation Service”, insert “the Department”.

Regulation 51—

(a) Omit “the Director” (wherever occurring), insert “the Departmental Representative”.

(b) Omit “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

First Schedule—

Omit from Form C.M.I.-l. “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Departmental representative”.

 

4

Navigation (Crew Accommodation) Regulations

Regulation 3—

(a) Omit from the definition of “approved” in sub-regulation (1.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

(b) Omit from the definition of “petty officer” in sub-regulation (1.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.


The Schedulecontinued.

First Column.

Second Column.

Third Column.

Item No.

Regulations Amended.

Amendments.

4—

cont.

Navigation (Crew Accommodation) Regulations—continued.

(c) After the definition of “rating” in sub-regulation

(1.), insert—

“‘Regional Controller’ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

Regulation 5—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Minister”.

Regulation 6—

Omit “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Minister”.

Regulation 11—

Omit “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Minister”.

Regulation 24—

Omit from sub-regulation (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 29—

Omit from sub-regulation (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 40—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 45—

Omit from sub-regulations (4.) and (5.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 64—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 76—

Omit from sub-regulation (5.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 79—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 83—

Omit “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Minister”.

Regulation 84—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 86—

(a) Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director” (first occurring) insert “Minister”.

(b) Omit from sub-paragraph (iv) of paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (1.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

(c) Omit from sub-paragraph (v) of paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (1.) “the Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.

 

5

Navigation (Dangerous Goods) Regulations

Regulation 3—

After the definition of “passenger ship”, insert—

“‘Regional Controller’ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

Regulation 5—

(a) Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Deputy Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Regional Controller”.


The Schedulecontinued.

First Column.

Second Column.

Third Column.

Item No.

Regulations Amended.

Amendments.

5—cont.

Navigation (Dangerous Goods) Regulations—continued.

(b) Omit from sub-regulation (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

(c) Omit from sub-regulations (6.) and (7.) “Deputy Director’s office” (wherever occurring), insert “Regional Controller’s office”.

(d) Omit from sub-regulation (11.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

 

6

Navigation (Deck Cargo and Live Stock) Regulations

Regulation 3—

Add at the end thereof—

“‘Regional Controller ‘ means a person for the time being performing the duties of art office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport.”.

Regulation 4—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Deputy Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Regional Controller.”

Regulation 6—

(a) Omit from sub-regulations (1.) and (2.) “the Deputy Director” (wherever occurring), insert “a Regional Controller”.

(b) Omit from sub-regulations (6.) and (7.) “Deputy Director’s office” (wherever occurring), insert “Regional Controller’s office”.

Regulation 7—

Omit “the Deputy Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.

Regulation 17—

Omit “the Deputy Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.

Regulation 23—

Omit “the Deputy Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.

Regulation 27—

Omit “the Deputy Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.

Regulation 30—

Omit “the Deputy Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.

Regulation 35a

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 38—

Omit “Deputy Director”, insert “Minister”.

 

7

Navigation (Distress Messages and Navigational Warnings) Regulations

Regulation 3—

After the definition of “radio station” in sub-regulation (1.), insert—

“‘Regional Controller ‘ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

Regulation 17—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

Regulation 22—

Omit “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.


The Schedulecontinued.

First Column.

Second Column.

Third Column.

Item No.

Regulations Amended.

Amendments.

8

Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1926

Regulation 3—

(a) After the definition of “Principal Examiner”, insert—

“‘Regional Controller’ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

(b) After the definition of “The Act”, insert—

“‘the Secretary ‘ means the person for the time being performing the duties of the office of the Secretary to the Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

Regulation 6—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 9—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 14—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 17—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 18—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director of Navigation”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 19—

(a) Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “The Director of Navigation”, insert “The Minister”.

(b) Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Deputy Director of Navigation”, insert “Regional Controller”.

(c) Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “The Deputy Director”, insert “The Regional Controller”.

(d) Omit from sub-regulation (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 21—

Omit from paragraph (3.) of the Note to that regulation “Director of Navigation”, insert “Secretary”.

Regulation 23—

(a) Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

(b) Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “the Director”, insert “the Minister”.

Regulation 24—

Omit from sub-regulations (2.) and (4.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 26—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 27—

Omit from sub-regulations (2.), (3.) and (4.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 39—

Omit from sub-regulation (13.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 42—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 50—

Omit from sub-regulation (4.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.


The Schedule—continued.

First Column.

Second Column.

Third Column.

Item No.

Regulations Amended.

Amendments.

8—cont.

Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1926 —continued.

Regulation 57—

Omit from sub-regulations (1.) and (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 89—

Omit from sub-regulation (7.) “the Deputy Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.

Fifth Schedule—

Omit from the eleventh paragraph “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Tenth Schedule—

(a) Omit from paragraph (2.) “the Deputy Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.

(b) Omit from paragraph (2.) “Director of Navigation”, insert” Minister”.

9

Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations 1941

Regulation 5—

After the definition of “nominal horse-power” in sub-regulation (1.), insert—

“‘Regional Controller’ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

Regulation 9—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 11—

Omit from sub-regulation (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 13—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 21—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 35—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 38—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 46—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 47—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

Regulation 52—

Omit from sub-regulations (2.) and (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Sixth Schedule—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Eighth Schedule—

Omit “Director of Navigation”, insert “Delegate of the Minister”.

10

Navigation (Examination of Masters and Mates) Regulations

Regulation 3—

After the definition of “Principal Examiner” in sub-regulation (1.), insert—

“‘Regional Controller’ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.


The Schedulecontinued.

First Column.

Second Column.

Third Column.

Item No.

Regulations Amended.

Amendments.

10— cont.

Navigation (Examination of Masters and Mates) Regulations—continued.

Regulation 10—

(a) Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director of Navigation”, insert “Secretary to the Department of Shipping and Transport”.

(b) Omit from sub-regulation (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 11—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 12—

Omit from sub-regulation (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 14—

(a) Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

(b) Omit from sub-regulation (4.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 15—

Omit from sub-regulation (4.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 17—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 18—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 23—

Omit from sub-regulations (1.) and (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 27—

Omit from sub-regulations (2.) and (4.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 29—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director of Navigation”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 30—

Omit from sub-regulations (5a.), (5b.), (7.) and (9.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 113—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Deputy Director of”, insert “Regional Controller for”.

Regulation 115—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 124—

Omit from sub-regulation (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 125—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 130—

Omit from sub-regulations (1.) and (2.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 169—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Third Schedule—

Omit from paragraphs 9, 14 and 15 “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Minister”.

Appendix H—

Omit “Director of Navigation”, insert “Delegate of the Minister”.

 

11

Navigation (Fire Appliances) Regulations

Regulation 4—

Omit from the definition of “approved” in sub-regulation (1.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.


The Schedulecontinued.

First Column.

Second Column.

Third Column.

Item No.

Regulations Amended.

Amendments.

12

Navigation (Grain) Regulations

Regulation 3—

After the definition of “light grain” in sub-regulation (1.), insert—

“‘Regional Controller’ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

Regulation 4—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Deputy Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Regional Controller”.

Regulation 5—

Omit “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

Regulation 6—

(a) Omit from paragraph (a) “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

(b) Omit from paragraph (b) “the representative of the “Director”, insert “a surveyor”.

Regulation 7—

Omit from sub-regulations (5.) and (6.) “Deputy Director’s office” (wherever occurring), insert “Regional Controller’s office”.

Regulation 13—

Omit from sub-regulation (4.) “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

Regulation 14—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

Regulation 23—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

Regulation 31—

Omit “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

Second Schedule—

Omit from paragraph 10 “the Deputy Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.

 

13

Navigation (Life-saving Appliances) Regulations

Regulation 5—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 6—

After the definition of “length” in sub-regulation (1.), insert—

“‘Regional Controller’ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

Regulation 9—

Omit from sub-regulations (5.) and (6.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 10—

Omit from sub-regulation (5.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 11—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 12—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 17—

Omit from sub-regulations (1.) and (5.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.


The Schedulecontinued

First Column.

Second Column.

Third Column.

Item No.

Regulations Amended.

Amendments.

13— cont.

Navigation (Life-saving Appliances) Regulations—continued.

Regulation 18—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 21—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 22—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 25—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 26—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 37—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 41—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 42—

Omit from sub-regulations (2.) and (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 43—

Omit from sub-regulations (1.) and (2.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 44—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 47—

Omit from sub-regulation (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 52—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 54—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 55—

Omit “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Minister”.

Regulation 56—

Omit from sub-regulations (l.), (2.) and (3.) “Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Minister”.

Regulation 62—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 63—

(a) Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “The Deputy Director”, insert “A Regional Controller”.

(b) Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Deputy Director of”, insert “Regional Controller for”.

Sixth Schedule—

Omit from paragraph 7 “Director”, insert” Minister”.

Tenth Schedule—

Omit from paragraph 5 “Director”, insert” Minister”.

 

14

Navigation (Load Lines) Regulations

Regulation 4—

After the definition of “mean freeboard”, insert—

“‘Regional Controller’ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

Regulation 17—

Omit “Director of Navigation”, insert “Minister”.


The Schedule—continued.

First Column.

Second Column.

Third Column.

Item No.

Regulations Amended.

Amendments.

14—cont.

Navigation (Load Lines) Regulations—continued.

Regulation 19—

Omit “the Deputy Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.

Regulation 25—

Omit from sub-regulation (5.) “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller for the State”.

 

15

Navigation (Manning and Coasting Trade) Regulations

Regulation 4—

(a) After the definition of “Manning Committee” in sub-regulation (1.), insert—

“‘Regional Controller’ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

(b) Add at the end of sub-regulation (1.)—

“‘the Secretary’ means the person for the time being performing the duties of the office of the Secretary to the Department of Shipping and Transport.”.

Regulation 6—

Omit from sub-regulation (3.) “Director”, insert “Secretary”.

Regulation 8—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 9—

(a) Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director of Navigation”, insert “Secretary, Department of Shipping and Transport”.

(b) Omit from sub-regulation (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 10—

Omit from sub-regulation (4.) “Director”, insert “Secretary”.

Regulation 17—

(a) Omit from sub-regulation (3.) “Director of Navigation”, insert “Secretary, Department of Shipping and Transport”.

(b) Omit from sub-regulation (4.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 25—

(a) Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

(b) Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director of Navigation”, insert “Secretary, Department of Shipping and Transport”.

Regulation 26—

Omit “Deputy Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Regional Controller”.

Regulation 27—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

Regulation 28—

Omit “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

Regulation 29—

Omit “the Deputy Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.

Regulation 35—

Omit “the Deputy Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.


The Schedulecontinued.

First Column.

Second Column.

Third Column.

Item No.

Regulations Amended.

Amendments.

15—

cont.

Navigation (Manning and Coasting Trade) Regulations —continued.

The First Schedule—

Omit from Forms M.A.C.T.—6 and M.A.C.T.—9 “Deputy Director of Navigation”, insert “Regional Controller”.

16

Navigation (Master and Seamen) Regulations

Regulation 11a

Omit “Director”, insert “Secretary to the Department of Shipping and Transport”.

Regulation 25—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Director of Navigation”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 28—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director of Navigation”, insert “Minister”.

Schedule—

Omit from Form M. & S.—6 “Director of Navigation,”, insert “Secretary to the Department of Shipping and Transport,”.

 

17

Navigation (Miscellaneous Equipment) Regulations

Regulation 4—

Omit from sub-regulation (3.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 5—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 14—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 15—

Omit from sub-regulation (4.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 16—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

 

18

Navigation (Musters and Drills) Regulations

Regulation 4—

After the definition of “efficient boat-hand” in sub-regulation (1.), insert—

“‘Regional Controller’ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

Regulation 6—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Deputy Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Regional Controller”.

Regulation 8—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 14—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 28—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

 

19

Navigation (Passengers) Regulations

Regulation 3—

Omit the definitions of “The Director” and “Deputy Director”.

Regulation 7—

Omit from sub-regulations (5.), (6.) and (7.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Schedule—

Omit from Form P.—2 “Deputy Director”, insert “the nearest superintendent”.


The Schedulecontinued.

First Column.

Second Column.

Third Column.

Item No.

Regulations Amended.

Amendments.

20

Navigation (Pig Iron, Coal and Ballast) Regulations

Regulation 4—

After the definition of “pig iron”, insert—

“‘Regional Controller’ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

 

Regulation 5—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Deputy Director” (wherever occurring), insert “Regional Controller”.

Regulation 7—

(a) Omit “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

(b) Omit “the representative of the Director”, insert “a surveyor”.

Regulation 8—

Omit from sub-regulations (5.) and (6.) “Deputy Director’s office” (wherever occurring), insert “Regional Controller’s office”.

 

21

Navigation (Survey) Regulations Authority: A. J. Arthur,

Regulation 4—

After the definition of “classed cargo ship” in sub-regulation (1.), insert—

“‘Regional Controller’ means a person for the time being performing the duties of an office of Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport;”.

Regulation 6—

(a) Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

(b) Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Director or the Deputy Director”, insert “Minister”.

(c) Omit from sub-regulations (3.), (4.) and (5.) “Director”, insert “Minister”.

Regulation 9—

Omit from sub-regulation (1.) “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

Regulation 28—

Omit from sub-regulation (2.) “Deputy Director”, insert “Regional Controller”.

Regulation 30—

Omit “Director”, insert “Minister”.

First Schedule—

(a) Omit from Form 1—

“To the Deputy Director of Navigation,”, insert—

“To the Regional Controller, Department of Shipping and Transport, State of.”.

(b) Omit from Form 7 “the Deputy Director”, insert “a Regional Controller”.

Second Schedule—

Omit from paragraph 10 “Deputy Director’s office” (wherever occurring), insert “Regional Controller’s office”.

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

 

 

Overview

The Navigation (General Amendments) Regulations were enacted in 1963 as a statutory instrument under the Navigation Act 1912-1961. These regulations were introduced to address the need for updating and streamlining various aspects of maritime navigation and safety by amending existing regulations. The enacting body was the Federal Executive Council, acting on the advice of the Governor-General. The policy objective behind these amendments was to modernise the regulatory framework to better align with the evolving needs of maritime operations while ensuring the safety and efficiency of navigation within Australian waters. The regulations focus on updating references to roles and authorities within the Department of Shipping and Transport, particularly replacing outdated titles and roles with more contemporary designations such as the "Regional Controller" and "Minister," to reflect the current administrative structure and responsibilities.

Scope and Application

The Navigation (General Amendments) Regulations, made under the Navigation Act 1912-1961, apply to various maritime regulations within Australia, amending several existing regulations to update references and roles within the Department of Shipping and Transport. These amendments affect maritime safety, crew accommodation, dangerous goods, and other maritime operations by replacing references to the "Director" and "Deputy Director" with the "Minister" or "Regional Controller" as appropriate. The changes aim to streamline the administrative structure and clarify roles and responsibilities within the department. The regulations apply nationally, impacting all maritime activities governed under the Navigation Act. Certain approvals, authorisations, and certificates issued under the amended regulations will continue in force under the updated regulations, ensuring continuity in maritime operations. This legislative instrument does not specify exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds but rather focuses on updating and clarifying the roles within the administrative framework of maritime governance in Australia.

Key Provisions

The Navigation (General Amendments) Regulations (C2004L00887) establish amendments to various existing regulations under the Navigation Act 1912-1961. The primary amendments involve replacing references to the "Director" or "Deputy Director" of various departments with "Minister" or "Regional Controller," depending on the context, to streamline and clarify the administrative roles involved in enforcing navigation regulations (Regulation 2). These amendments are detailed in the Schedule, which outlines specific changes to definitions, sub-regulations, and forms across multiple existing regulations. The obligations imposed by these regulations on the parties and entities they govern include adhering to the updated definitions and procedural requirements as specified. For instance, ship owners, operators, and crew must comply with the new roles and responsibilities of the "Minister" or "Regional Controller" in matters such as cargo hazards prevention, compass adjustments, and crew accommodation standards (Regulations 3-28). Furthermore, the updated forms and references in the Schedule ensure that all documentation and communications align with these revised roles, maintaining consistency and clarity in regulatory processes. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in various consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within these regulations, non-compliance with the Navigation Act 1912-1961 or its subsidiary regulations can typically lead to enforcement actions, fines, or other legal penalties as prescribed by the primary Act or related legislation. The updated roles and responsibilities aim to ensure that all maritime activities adhere to safety and operational standards, thereby mitigating risks and ensuring compliance through clear administrative structures.

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