Emergency Vessels Declaration and Exemption — NWR–2025–207824
Declares and exempts vessels as emergency vessels under specified conditions.
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Notice Text
Declares and exempts vessels listed in Schedule 1 as emergency vessels, subject to conditions in Schedule 3, pursuant to regulation 19H of the Navigable Waters Regulations 1958 and section 115A of the Western Australian Marine Act 1982. Revokes the declaration and exemption in NWR-2022-205094.
📜 Amendment History - Navigable Waters Regulations 1958
View full chain →10 Oct 2025 · Declares vessels listed in Schedule 1 as emergency vessels and exempts them from certain sections of the Western Australian Marine Act 1982.
7 Oct 2025 · Exempts a person from regulations regarding personal watercraft operation for tow-in surfing, subject to conditions.
22 Aug 2025 · Exempts masters of off the beach boats participating in yachting wa events from certain provisions of the navigable waters regulations 1958.
22 Aug 2025 · Exempts safety and support vessels under Yachting WA from certain speed restrictions in the Swan and Canning Rivers.
22 Aug 2025 · Exempts sailboard riders participating in Yachting Western Australia wave windsurfing events from certain safety equipment requirements.
22 Aug 2025 · Exempts Australian Power Boat Association members from certain regulations at Lake Towerrinning.
12 Aug 2025 · Exempts electric hydrofoil board operators from certain regulations regarding registration numbers, lifejackets, and safety equipment.
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