Section 170 Application of division

(1) This division applies to a ship that is 35m or more and fitted with VHF radio.

(2) This division also applies to a ship that is less than 35m and fitted with VHF radio if—

(a) all of the following apply—

(i) the ship (the relevant ship) is combined with another ship less than 35m for propelling 1 of the ships;

(ii) the combined length of the ships is 35m or more;

(iii) the master of the relevant ship has command of the combined ships; or

(b) the master of the ship asks for the services of a pilot, or is directed by a harbour master to use the services of a pilot; or

(c) the ship is carrying dangerous cargo; or

(d) all of the following apply—

(i) the ship (the relevant ship) is combined with another ship less than 35m and either of the ships is carrying dangerous cargo;

(ii) the combined length of the ships is less than 35m;

(iii) the ships are combined for propelling 1 of the ships;

(iv) the master of the relevant ship has command of the combined ships; or

(e) the ship is 10m or more and operating in any of the following parts of the Karumba pilotage area—

(i) Karumba entrance channel;

(ii) Elbow Bank reach;

(iii) Karumba Point reach; or

(f) the ship is a fishing ship that is 10m or more and operating in any of the following parts of the Gladstone pilotage area—

(i) South Channel;

(ii) South Channel Bypass;

(iii) Gatcombe Channel;

(iv) Gatcombe Bypass Channel;

(v) Auckland Channel;

(vi) Auckland Bypass Channel;

(vii) South Trees Anchorages;

(viii) Clinton Channel;

(ix) Clinton Bypass Channel;

(x) Targinie Channel;

(xi) Jacobs Channel.

(3) This division is in addition to and does not limit a person’s obligations under section 168 or 169.