Western Australian Consolidated Regulations

PORTS AND HARBOURS REGULATIONS 1966 - REG 16G

16G .         Use of certificate may be prohibited

                Notwithstanding any other regulation, where — 

            (a)         major works are being carried out in the port;

            (b)         the vessel of an exempt master is carrying cargo that is noxious or otherwise hazardous; or

            (c)         there are any other circumstances that may impair the ability of the exempt master to navigate the vessel safely,

                the Harbour Master for the port may direct the exempt master to use the services of a pilot to navigate the vessel into or out of the port or in the whole or a specified part of the port or any prescribed pilotage area outside the port, and the exempt master shall comply with such a direction.

        [Regulation 16G inserted in Gazette 19 Jul 1991 p. 3646.]