New South Wales Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

WATER TRAFFIC REGULATIONS--N.S.W. - REG 3A

3A Vessel capacity

(1) This regulation applies to all vessels, except:

(a) a vessel used exclusively for racing, or

(b) a sailing vessel with or without any auxiliary means of mechanical propulsion, or

(c) a canoe or kayak without any means of mechanical propulsion, or

(d) a rowing shell.

(2) Despite clause (1), this regulation does not apply to a vessel to which it would otherwise apply if:

(a) the vessel:

• is propelled by oars, and

• has no means of mechanical propulsion, and

• is carrying not more than 4 persons, or

(b) the vessel is a personal watercraft and is carrying not more than 2 persons.

(3) The owner of a vessel must affix to the vessel a capacity plate which:

(a) is in a form approved by the Minister, and

(b) complies with clause (4), and

(c) is clearly visible from each steering position.

(4) The capacity plate is to display information as to the maximum number of persons the vessel may carry:

(a) in accordance with the Australian Standard published by Standards Australia number AS 1799.1-1992 entitled “ Small Pleasure Boats Code, Part 1: General requirements for power boats ” as in force on 1 January 1993, or

(b) in a manner approved by the Minister.

(5) The owner and master of a vessel each contravene this regulation if:

(a) the vessel does not have a capacity plate affixed to it as required by clause (3), or

(b) a capacity plate affixed to the vessel is in any way defaced, obliterated or concealed.