STATUTORY RULES.
1924. No. 1.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVIGATION ACT 1912‑1920.
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 1912‑1920, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this sixteenth day of January, 1924.
FORSTER,
Governor‑General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Ll. ATKINSON,
for Minister of State for Trade and Customs.
Amendment of Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1923, No. 66, as amended by Statutory Rules 1923, No. 102.)
1. Regulation 9 of the Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from the table therein the item—
“Australport | Port Adelaide | 10 | 1 | 2” |
and inserting in its stead the item—
“(b) Australport | Port Adelaide | 10 | .. | ..”; and |
(b) by adding, at the end thereof, the following sub‑regulation:—
“(3) Until otherwise prescribed, the number of seamen to be carried by the undermentioned ships as deckhands shall, in lieu of the number prescribed by Schedule II. to the Act, be as follows:—
Name of Ship. | Port of Registry. | Able Seamen. | Ordinary Seamen. | Boys. |
Duranbah......... | Sydney........... | 3 | 1 | .. |
Edris............. | Sydney........... | 1 | .. | .. |
Iron Crown........ | Melbourne | 9 | 1 | .. |
Iron Knob......... | Newcastle | 9 | l | .. |
Iron Master........ | Sydney........... | 9 | 1 | .. |
Kallatina.......... | Sydney........... | 5 | l | .. |
Laranah.......... | Melbourne | 4 | l | .. |
Marrawah......... | Melbourne | 6 | .. | .. |
Nautilus........... | Brisbane.......... | 3 | 1 | .. |
Robert R. Hind...... | San Francisco | 6 | .. | .. |
* Subject to the condition that a motor mechanic is also carried.”
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2. Regulation 12 of the Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub‑regulation:—
“(3) Until otherwise prescribed, the number of greasers to be carried by the undermentioned ships shall, in lieu of the number prescribed by Schedule II. to the Act, be as follows:—
Name of Ship. | Port of Registry. | Greasers. | Donkeymen‑Greasers. |
Iron Crown.............. | Melbourne............ | 2 | 1 |
Iron Knob............... | Newcastle............. | 2 | 1 |
Iron Master.............. | Sydney............... | 2 | 1 |
War Spray............... | Melbourne............ | 1 | 1 |
3. Regulation 13 of the Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub‑regulation (2), inserted by Statutory Rules 1923 No. 102, the figure “(2)”, and inserting in its stead the figure “(3)”; and
(b) by adding, at the end thereof, the following sub‑regulation:—
“(4) Until otherwise prescribed the number of firemen and trimmers to be carried by the undermentioned ship shall, in lieu of the number prescribed by Schedule II. to the Act, be as follows:—
Name of Ship. | Port of Registry. | Firemen. | Trimmers. |
*War Spray............ | Melbourne.......... | 9 | 3 |
* While trading within the Australian trade limits.
4. Regulation 19 of the Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph (b) of sub‑regulation (2) the figures “10” and inserting in their stead the figures “18”.
(N.23/5833)
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1924 No. 1, made under the Navigation Act 1912-1920, were introduced by the Australian Federal Executive Council to address specific manning requirements for certain ships operating under the Navigation Act. This legislation amends the Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations, updating the number of seamen, greasers, firemen, and trimmers required on particular vessels to ensure compliance with maritime safety and operational standards. The amendments specify the number of crew members necessary for each ship, reflecting updated operational needs or changes in the vessels' roles, ensuring that maritime safety and efficiency are maintained in accordance with the regulatory framework.
Scope and Application
The Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations, as amended, apply to specific ships listed in the regulations, governing the minimum number of crew members, including able seamen, ordinary seamen, boys, greasers, donkeymen-greasers, firemen, and trimmers, that must be carried on board these vessels. The regulations are applicable to ships registered in various ports across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, and Brisbane, as well as to a ship registered in San Francisco, thereby indicating a national scope. Certain ships are subject to additional conditions, such as the requirement for a motor mechanic to be carried on board. The regulations provide specific manning requirements for each ship listed, overriding the general requirements set out in Schedule II of the Navigation Act 1912-1920. The application of these regulations can be further modified or extended through additional subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1924 No. 1 amend the Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations, modifying the specific requirements for the number of seamen, greasers, and firemen that must be carried by certain ships. Regulation 9 (1)(b) removes the entry for "AustralportPort Adelaide1012" and replaces it with a new entry, while adding a sub-regulation (3) that sets out the number of seamen for a list of ships, superseding the numbers prescribed by Schedule II of the Act. Regulation 12 (3) adds a sub-regulation specifying the number of greasers to be carried by certain ships, and Regulation 13 (4) introduces a new sub-regulation (4) detailing the number of firemen and trimmers for the ship "War Spray", applicable within Australian trade limits. Regulation 19 (4)(b)(2) increases the figure from 10 to 18. These amendments are intended to ensure that the specified ships meet the required manning levels as per the regulations.
The Regulations impose specific obligations on the parties involved, primarily the ship owners or operators, to ensure that their vessels comply with the amended manning requirements. This includes carrying the prescribed number of able seamen, ordinary seamen, boys, greasers, donkeymen-greasers, firemen, and trimmers as specified in the Regulations. The ship owners must ensure that the correct number of crew members are on board for each voyage, as per the detailed list provided. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in legal consequences.
Breach of these Regulations can lead to various civil and criminal consequences. The specific penalties are not detailed in the Statutory Rules 1924 No. 1, but under the Navigation Act 1912-1920, penalties for non-compliance could include fines and potential imprisonment. The exact penalties would depend on the severity of the breach and any relevant case law or subsequent legislation. It is essential for ship owners and operators to adhere to these Regulations to avoid legal repercussions and ensure safe and compliant maritime operations.