STATUTORY RULES.
1926. No. 65.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVIGATION ACT 1912-1926.
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 1912-1926, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this twenty-seventh day of May, 1926.
STONEHAVEN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
H. E. PRATTEN,
Minister of State for Trade and Customs.
Amendment of Navigation (Wireless Telegraphy) Regulations 1924.
(Statutory Rules 1924 No. 72.)
1. Regulation 13 of the Navigation (Wireless Telegraphy) Regulations 1924 is amended—
(i) by omitting from paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (1) the words “one year’s” (first occurring) and inserting in their stead the words “six months’”;
(ii) by omitting the proviso to paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (1); and
(iii) by omitting from paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (1) the words “one year’s” and inserting in their stead the words “six months’”.
2. The Schedule to the Navigation (Wireless Telegraphy) Regulations 1924 is amended, in so far as it relates to Zone B and Zone E, by omitting the particulars shown therein and inserting in their stead the following:—
B. | | | | |
Indian Ocean Eastern Arctic Sea | Eastern limit of Zone A | Meridian of 80° E. | From 4h. to 6h. | From 0h. to 2h. |
„ 8h. „ 10h. | „ 4h. „ 10h. |
„ 12h. „ 14h. | „ 12h. „ 14h. |
„ 16h. „ 18h. | „ 16h „ 18h. |
| „ 20h. „ 24h. |
E. | | | | |
Eastern Pacific Ocean | Eastern limit of Zone D | Meridian of 70° W. to the south of the coast of America; west coast of America | „ 0h. „ 2h. | „ 0h. „ 2h. |
„ 4h. „ 6h. | „ 4h. „ 6h. |
„ 16h. „ 18h. | „ 8h. „ 14h. |
„ 20h. „ 22h. | „ 16h. „ 22h. |
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1926 No. 65, made under the Navigation Act 1912-1926, represents amendments to the Navigation (Wireless Telegraphy) Regulations 1924. Enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with advice from the Federal Executive Council, these regulations sought to revise the previously established wireless telegraphy protocols for maritime navigation, reflecting advancements and changes in maritime communication practices. The primary objective, as per the policy objectives embedded in the Act, was to ensure maritime safety and efficiency by updating and streamlining wireless communication requirements for ships navigating within specified zones. This legislative instrument was brought into operation immediately upon its enactment, demonstrating a proactive approach to maritime regulation by the Australian government.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Navigation Act 1912-1926, as amended by Statutory Rules 1926 No. 65, are applicable to vessels navigating within the Commonwealth of Australia and its territorial waters, as well as to those vessels that are registered in Australia or are Australian-owned. The regulations specifically pertain to the use of wireless telegraphy on board these vessels, setting forth the requirements and protocols for the operation of wireless equipment to ensure safe and efficient maritime communication. The scope of these regulations extends to any person or entity involved in the operation or management of vessels subject to the Navigation Act, including ship operators, wireless operators, and vessel owners. The regulations have a national reach, applying uniformly across all Australian states and territories, thereby ensuring consistency in maritime communication practices. While the regulations generally apply to all vessels as described, certain exclusions or exemptions may exist for specific types of vessels or situations, which would be defined in the subordinate instruments or additional legislation. The legislative instrument does not explicitly state any thresholds or exclusions, but these may be addressed in the broader legislative framework of the Navigation Act and its associated regulations.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of these regulations involve amendments to the Navigation (Wireless Telegraphy) Regulations 1924. Specifically, Regulation 13 is altered to reduce the duration for which certain licenses are valid from one year to six months (Regulation 1(i), (ii), and (iii)). Additionally, the schedules pertaining to Zones B and E are revised to detail new specific times for wireless telegraphy operations within the Indian Ocean Eastern Arctic Sea and the Eastern Pacific Ocean, respectively (Regulation 2).
These regulations impose certain obligations on the parties governed by them, primarily centred around compliance with the newly defined licensing periods and operational times for wireless telegraphy in specified zones. Ship operators and wireless telegraphy personnel must ensure their licenses are renewed within the six-month period and adhere to the specified operational times to avoid non-compliance.
Breach of these regulations could result in legal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the regulations themselves, breaches of regulations under the Navigation Act 1912-1926 can generally lead to penalties such as fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity and nature of the breach. The maximum penalties can vary significantly based on the specific provision breached and the circumstances of the case.