STATUTORY RULES.
1923. No. 96.
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 nineteenth day of July, 1923.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
AUSTIN CHAPMAN,
Minister of State for Trade and Customs.
Amendment of Navigation (Wireless Telegraphy) Regulations 1921.
(Statutory Rules 1921, No. 104, as amended by Statutory Rules 1921, Nos. 132, 179 and 217, and by Statutory Rules 1922, No. 143.)
1. Regulation 3 of the Navigation (Wireless Telegraphy) Regulations is amended by omitting, from paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (2), the word “ British ”.
2. The Schedule to the Navigation (Wireless Telegraphy) Regulations is amended, in so far as it relates to Zone B and Zone C therein mentioned, by omitting the times of watch shown in the fourth column, and inserting in their stead the following times:—
Zone | B.— | From | 4h. | to | 6h. |
| | | From | 8h. | to | 10h. |
| | | From | 12h. | to | 14h. |
| | | From | 16h. | to | 18h. |
Zone | C.— | From | 0h. | to | 2h. |
| | | From | 4h. | to | 6h. |
| | | From | 8h. | to | 10h. |
| | | From | 12h. | to | 14h. |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1923, No. 96, Regulations under the Navigation Act 1912-1920, were enacted by the Governor-General in Council, to address issues relating to maritime navigation and wireless telegraphy, specifically amending the Navigation (Wireless Telegraphy) Regulations 1921. The primary aim of these regulations was to update and refine the existing framework governing maritime communication technologies, ensuring they met the evolving needs of the shipping industry during the early 20th century. This legislative instrument was crafted with the intention of maintaining safe and efficient navigation practices by updating the stipulated watch times for wireless telegraphy in designated maritime zones. The policy objective, as indicated in the text, was to provide clear guidelines for maritime operations, facilitating better communication and safety at sea.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1923, No. 96, made under the Navigation Act 1912-1920, outline specific amendments to the Navigation (Wireless Telegraphy) Regulations 1921, further refined by subsequent statutory rules. These regulations govern the conduct and operations of vessels engaged in maritime navigation within Australian waters, particularly in relation to wireless telegraphy. The changes address the operational hours for wireless telegraphy in different zones, with specific times designated for each zone to avoid interference. These regulations apply to all vessels navigating within Australian territorial waters, including Commonwealth, state, and territory waters. There are no explicit exclusions or exemptions mentioned in these rules; however, they are subject to further specification and potential restriction via subordinate instruments. The scope of these regulations is thus confined to the maritime industry and those directly involved in the operation of vessels with wireless telegraphy equipment.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of these Regulations (Statutory Rules 1923, No. 96) focus on amending the Navigation (Wireless Telegraphy) Regulations 1921 (Regulation 1). The primary changes concern the removal of the term "British" from Regulation 3 of the original Regulations (Regulation 1(1)). Furthermore, the schedules relating to Zone B and Zone C are altered to specify new times of watch, effectively replacing the previous times in the fourth column of the Schedule (Regulation 1(2)).
These Regulations impose specific obligations on entities involved in maritime navigation, particularly those operating wireless telegraphy equipment. The amendments ensure that the new watch times are adhered to in Zones B and C, which may affect communication protocols and safety measures at sea. Compliance with these altered watch times is crucial to maintaining effective maritime communication and navigation.
Breaching these Regulations may lead to civil or criminal consequences, though the specific penalties are not detailed in the statutory rules themselves. Typically, penalties for non-compliance with maritime regulations can range from fines to imprisonment, depending on the severity of the breach and the jurisdiction. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on penalties, reference to the primary legislation and any subsequent amendments or related case law would be necessary.