Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated ActsUnless expressly provided otherwise, this Part does not apply to a vessel that is:
(a) an air-cushioned vehicle;
(b) a pleasure craft;
(c) a commercial vessel that is proceeding on an interstate or overseas voyage;
(ca) a commercial vessel not more than 5 m long which does not carry more than 4 persons and is operated:
(i) in inland waters; or
(ii) in waters of the sea declared pursuant to a law in force in the Territory to be smooth or partially smooth waters within the meaning of clause 5.2 of Section 1 of the Uniform Code;
(d) a fishing vessel that is proceeding on an overseas voyage;
(da) a fishing vessel less than 6.2 m long that is operating in conjunction with a mother vessel and is within 5 nautical miles of the mother vessel;
(db) a fishing vessel less than 6.2 m long that is operating within 5 nautical miles of the coast;
(dc) a hire-and-drive vessel;
(e) an off-shore industry mobile unit; or
(f) an off-shore industry vessel in respect of which a declaration under section 8A(5) of the Navigation Act is in force.