STATUTORY RULES.
1924. No. 125.
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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 August, 1924.
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 by Statutory Rules 1924, No. 1.)
1. Regulation 4 of the Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations is amended by omitting from the table therein the item:—
“Dumosa............... | Melbourne............. | 5” |
and inserting in its stead the item:—
“(a) Dumosa............ | Melbourne............. | 4” |
2. Regulation 9 of the Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations is amended:—
(a) by omitting from the table in sub-regulation (1) thereof the item—
“Dumosa..... | Melbourne....... | 9 | 1 | 1”; and |
(b) by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:—
“(4) 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. |
* Dumosa..... | Melbourne...... | 9 | 1 | .. |
Marjorie..... | Sydney........ | 6 | .. | .. |
* While trading in the Newcastle—Melbourne—Whyalla trade.”
3. Regulation 12 of the Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:—
“(4) Until otherwise prescribed, the number of greasers to be carried by the under-mentioned ship shall, in lieu of the number prescribed by Schedule II. to the Act, be as follows:—
Name of Ship. | Port of Registry. | Greasers. |
Iron Age.................. | Adelaide.................. | 2 |
4. Regulation 13 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 firemen and trimmers to be carried by the under-mentioned 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. |
Iron Crown......... | Melbourne............ | 9 | 3 |
*Iron Knob.......... | Newcastle............. | 6 | 3 |
*Iron Master......... | Sydney............... | 6 | 3 |
*Iron Prince......... | Melbourne............ | 6 | 3 |
While two boilers are in use, and provided the coal consumption does not exceed 26 tons per day.”
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by H. J. Green, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1924, No. 125, under the Navigation Act 1912-1920, was enacted to amend the existing regulations concerning the manning and accommodation on ships, specifically addressing the number of crew members required on various vessels. The problem or gap this legislation aimed to address was ensuring that the crew complement on certain ships was appropriately adjusted to meet operational needs and safety standards. The enacting body was the Governor-General in Council, under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia, reflecting the legislative process and the need for precise amendments to maritime regulations. The policy objective, as inferred from the amendments, was to maintain maritime safety and operational efficiency by specifying the exact number of crew members required for different ships and trades.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1924, No. 125, under the Navigation Act 1912-1920, govern specific amendments to the Navigation (Manning and Accommodation) Regulations. These regulations apply to ships registered in Australian ports, specifically detailing the number of crew members required for certain vessels, such as the Dumosa, Marjorie, Iron Age, Iron Crown, Iron Knob, Iron Master, and Iron Prince. These regulations affect entities involved in maritime trade within the Commonwealth, particularly in the ports of Melbourne, Sydney, and Newcastle. The scope of this legislation extends to the manning requirements of these ships, ensuring compliance with the prescribed numbers of able seamen, ordinary seamen, boys, greasers, firemen, and trimmers. The regulations are designed to maintain safety and operational standards for vessels trading in these designated areas, with specific provisions that can be further modified through subordinate instruments, ensuring adaptability to changing maritime needs.
Key Provisions
The primary focus of these Regulations, under the Navigation Act 1912-1920, is to amend the Manning and Accommodation Regulations, as specified in the Statutory Rules of 1923 and 1924 (regulations 4, 9, 12, and 13). These amendments pertain to the number of crew members that must be carried by specific ships, particularly deckhands, greasers, firemen, and trimmers, based on their port of registry and the specific trade routes they operate on. For instance, Regulation 4 now mandates that the ship Dumosa, registered in Melbourne, carry four deckhands instead of the previously required five (reg. 4). Regulation 9 provides new manning requirements for certain ships, specifying the number of able seamen, ordinary seamen, and boys for deckhands on ships such as Dumosa and Marjorie (reg. 9(4)). Furthermore, Regulation 12 introduces a requirement for the ship Iron Age, registered in Adelaide, to carry 24 greasers (reg. 12(4)), and Regulation 13 outlines the number of firemen and trimmers that must be carried by ships such as Iron Crown, Iron Knob, and Iron Master, depending on the number of boilers in use and coal consumption rates (reg. 13(5)).
These Regulations impose specific obligations on ship owners and operators to ensure that their vessels comply with the prescribed manning requirements. Ship owners must verify that the correct number of crew members, as outlined in the Regulations, is on board their vessels before departure. This includes ensuring that the appropriate number of deckhands, greasers, firemen, and trimmers are present, based on the ship's port of registry and the trade route it is operating on. Additionally, ship operators must maintain records of crew numbers and be prepared to provide these records to relevant authorities upon request.
Failure to comply with the manning requirements outlined in these Regulations can result in legal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the text of the Regulations, breaches of maritime safety and manning requirements under the Navigation Act 1912-1920 can typically result in substantial fines and potential criminal charges. The exact penalties may vary depending on the severity of the breach and the discretion of the court. In some cases, repeated or severe breaches could lead to the suspension or revocation of a ship's operating license.