Introductory Text
PART 1 Introductory
1.Citation, commencement, extent and application
2.Interpretation
3.Meaning of “watercraft”
PART 2 Registration of watercraft
4.Registration of watercraft: application of the 1995 Act
5.Registration of watercraft: application of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1993
PART 3 Safety of watercraft
6.Conduct endangering watercraft, ships, structures or individuals
7.Power to detain dangerously unsafe watercraft
8.Owner liable for unsafe operation of watercraft
9.Safety and health regulations
10.Safety and health regulations: supplementary provision
PART 4 Harbour directions in relation to watercraft
11.Application of the Harbours Act 1964
PART 5 Miscellaneous provisions
12.Appointment and powers of surveyors in relation to watercraft
13.Powers to make subordinate legislation under the 1995 Act
14.Application of other shipping provisions in relation to watercraft
Signature
SCHEDULE 1
Application of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1993 in relation to watercraft
1.Registration of watercraft: application of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1993
2.Interpretation of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1993
SCHEDULE 2
Application of other shipping provisions in relation to watercraft
1.Application of the Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996
2.Application of the Merchant Shipping (EPIRB Registration) Regulations 2000
Explanatory Note
