STATUTORY RULES
1972 No.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVIGATION ACT 1912-1972.*
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Navigation Act 1912-1972.
Dated this fourteenth day of July, 1972.
Rohan Delacombe
Administrator
By His Excellency's Command,
Sgd. Peter Nixon
Minister of State for Shipping and Transport.
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AMENDMENTS OF THE NAVIGATION (RADIO) REGULATIONS†
Existing installation on a radiotelephone ship.
1. Regulation 54 of the Navigation (Radio) Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-paragraph (i) of paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (2.) The figures “ 6,280 ” and inserting in their stead the figures “ 6,204 ”; and
(b) By omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the names “ 6,280 ” and Inserting in their stead the figures “ 6,204 ”.
Second schedule.
2. The Second Schedule to the Navigation (Radio) Regulations is amended as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.
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THE SCHEDULE
Regulation 2.
AMENDMENT OF THE SECOND SCHEDULE TO THE NAVIGATION (RADIO) REGULATIONS
Item amended | Amendment |
3................................... | Omit “ 6,280 ”, insert “ 6,204 ” |
4 (1.) (b)............................. | Omit. Insert–– |
| “ (b) the frequency of 2,760 kilocycles per second or the frequency of 2,201 kilocycles per second;" |
4 (1.) (d)............................. | Omit “ 6,280 ”, insert “ 6,204 ” |
8................................... | Omit “ 6,280 ", insert “ 6,204 ” |
25 (2)............................... | Omit “ 6,280 ", insert “ 6,204 ” |
43 (b)............................... | Omit “ 6,280 ", insert “ 6,204 ” |
48.................................. | Omit “ 6,280 ", insert “ 6,204 ” |
60 (a) (ii)............................. | Omit “ 6,280 ", insert “ 6,204 ” |
61.(2.) (a)............................. | Omit “ 6,280 ", insert “ 6,204 ” |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1972.
† Statutory Rules 1968. No. 39.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1972 No. 117, enacted under the Navigation Act 1912-1972, addresses the need to update the Navigation (Radio) Regulations. The Navigation Act, administered by the Parliament of Australia, aims to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vessels on Australian waters. These regulations, made by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, are intended to modify existing radio installations on ships to align with current technical standards and operational requirements. The amendments focus on specific frequencies and installations, reflecting the policy objective to maintain and enhance maritime safety and communication standards in line with technological advancements and international best practices.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Navigation Act 1912-1972 pertain to amendments of the Navigation (Radio) Regulations, specifically targeting the technical specifications for radio installations on ships. These regulations apply to any person or entity involved in the operation of ships that are equipped with radiotelephone equipment, including but not limited to maritime vessels engaged in commercial shipping within Australian waters. The changes predominantly affect the frequencies used by radio installations, which are crucial for maritime communication. The geographic reach of these regulations is nationwide, covering all maritime activities within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text provided, implying that the amendments apply broadly to all relevant vessels unless otherwise specified in the main Act or additional regulations. These Regulations can be further extended or modified through subordinate instruments, thereby allowing for the dynamic adjustment of maritime communication standards as needed.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of these Regulations, made under the Navigation Act 1912-1972, concern the amendments to the Navigation (Radio) Regulations, specifically targeting certain frequencies and numerical values in the existing regulations. Regulation 54 and the Second Schedule of the Navigation (Radio) Regulations are amended to replace the figures "6,280" with "6,204" across various sub-regulations and schedule items (regs 1, 2). These amendments are intended to update the technical specifications in line with current standards or requirements.
These amendments impose obligations on ship owners and operators to ensure that their radio installations comply with the updated frequencies and technical specifications as outlined in the amended regulations. Specifically, they must replace any equipment or components that do not meet the new specifications, as detailed in the amended Regulation 54 and the Second Schedule (regs 1, 2). Compliance is critical to ensure the safe and efficient operation of maritime radio communications.
Failure to comply with the updated regulations may result in legal consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the text, under the Navigation Act 1912-1972, non-compliance with maritime regulations can lead to enforcement actions by the relevant authorities, including fines and other penalties. The exact penalties would depend on the specific nature and severity of the breach, as well as any additional provisions outlined in the primary Act or other related regulations.