STATUTORY RULES.
1925. No. 14.
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 twenty-third day of January, 1925.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
H. E. PRATTEN,
Minister of State for Trade and Customs.
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Amendment of Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1923, No. 66, as amended by Statutory Rules 1923, No. 102, and Statutory Rules 1924, Nos. 1 and 125.)
1. Regulation 9 of the Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:—
“(5.) 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. |
Arcoona.................... | Sydney........... | 10 | .. | 1 |
Iron Prince.................. | Newcastle......... | 9 | 1 | .. |
Kamo..................... | Sydney........... | 7 | 1 | .. |
Lutana..................... | Melbourne......... | 6 | .. | .. |
Wareatea................... | Launceston........ | 4 | 1 | .. |
2. Regulation 13 of the Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (1) the item—
“Ulimaroa............ | Melbourne...... | 18....... | 12”, and |
(b) by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:—
“(6.) Until otherwise prescribed, the number of firemen and trimmers 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. | Firemen. | Trimmers. |
Arcoona.................... | Sydney............... | 9 | 3 |
Kamo..................... | Sydney............... | 6 | .. |
Ulimaroa................... | Melbourne............ | 21 | 12 |
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1925, No. 14, under the Navigation Act 1912-1920, were enacted by the Governor-General in Council to address issues regarding the manning and accommodation requirements on specific ships. This legislative instrument was introduced to amend the Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations, which had previously been established under Statutory Rules 1923, No. 66, and subsequently amended by other statutory rules. The objective was to update the manning requirements for particular vessels to ensure compliance with the Navigation Act 1912-1920. The Regulations specify the number of deckhands, firemen, and trimmers required for certain ships, replacing the numbers prescribed in the Act's Schedule II until further notice.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1925, No. 14, enacted under the Navigation Act 1912-1920, pertain specifically to the amendment of the Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations. These regulations are concerned with the manning requirements for certain ships, dictating the number of seamen, deckhands, firemen, and trimmers that must be carried on specific vessels. The regulations are applicable to ships registered in Australian ports such as Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, and Launceston, and include detailed stipulations for particular ships listed in the amended regulation schedules. The amended regulations serve to revise the previously prescribed manning levels for certain vessels, such as the Arcoona, Iron Prince, Kamo, Lutana, and Wareatrea, and also adjust the manning requirements for firemen and trimmers on the Ulimaroa. These regulations apply across the Commonwealth of Australia, governed by federal maritime law, and are subject to further amendment through subordinate instruments as deemed necessary by the authorities.
Key Provisions
The statutory rules (C1925L00014) primarily amend the Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations under the Navigation Act 1912-1920. Regulation 9 is altered to specify the number of deckhands to be carried by certain ships, instead of relying on the numbers prescribed by Schedule II of the Act. The regulation now includes a list of ships, their ports of registry, and the required number of able seamen, ordinary seamen, and boys for each ship. For instance, the Arcoona registered in Sydney must carry 10 able seamen, while the Iron Prince registered in Newcastle must carry 9 able seamen and 1 ordinary seaman. Similarly, Regulation 13 has been amended to detail the number of firemen and trimmers to be carried by specific ships, again deviating from the numbers prescribed by Schedule II of the Act.
These regulations impose clear obligations on ship operators, requiring them to carry a specific number of crew members as detailed in the amended regulations. Ship operators must ensure that their vessels comply with these requirements, which dictate the number of seamen and firemen to be onboard, depending on the ship's name and port of registry. Failure to meet these manning requirements could result in non-compliance with maritime safety and operational standards.
The statutory rules do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches of these regulations. However, breaches of maritime safety regulations, including those related to crew manning, can lead to legal consequences under the broader Navigation Act 1912-1920. Under this Act, penalties for non-compliance can include fines and imprisonment, with the exact penalties varying depending on the severity and nature of the breach. It is crucial for ship operators to adhere to these regulations to avoid potential enforcement actions and ensure the safety and legality of their operations.