Regulation 3.13 — Interpretation

3.13 Interpretation In this Division: civilian vessel means a vessel other than a vessel of the regular armed forces of a Government recognised by Australia. international cargo ship:

(a) means a civilian vessel that:

(i) has a gross tonnage of at least 500 tons; and

(ii) either:

(A) is used wholly or principally to provide sea transportation of cargo; or

(B) is used to provide services to ships or shipping; and

(b) does not include any of the following:

(i) an international passenger cruise ship;

(ii) a fishing vessel;

(iii) a fishing support vessel;

(iv) a pleasure craft.

international passenger aircraft means an aircraft that is being used to provide a regular international passenger air service or an international passenger charter air service. international passenger charter air service means a service of providing air transportation of persons:

(a) from:

(i) a place outside Australia to a place in Australia; or

(ii) a place in Australia to a place outside Australia; and

(b) that is provided:

(i) by an airline operator that provides a regular international passenger air service; and

(ii) in return for a fee payable by persons using the service; and

(c) that is not conducted in accordance with an international airline licence granted under Part 3 of the Air Navigation Regulations 2026.

international passenger cruise ship means a ship that:

(a) has sleeping facilities for at least 100 persons (other than crew members); and

(b) is being used to provide an international passenger sea transportation service.

international passenger sea transportation service means a service of providing sea transportation of persons:

(a) from:

(i) a place outside Australia to a place in Australia; or

(ii) a place in Australia to a place outside Australia; and

(b) that is provided in return for a fee payable by persons using the service; and

(c) that is available to the general public.

master includes owner, charterer, and agent in Australia. regular international passenger air service means a service of providing air transportation of persons:

(a) from:

(i) a place outside Australia to a place in Australia; or

(ii) a place in Australia to a place outside Australia; and

(b) that is provided in return for a fee payable by persons using the service; and

(c) that is conducted in accordance with:

(i) an international airline licence granted under Part 3 of the Air Navigation Regulations 2026; and

(ii) fixed schedules from fixed airports outside Australia over specific routes to fixed airports in Australia; and

(d) that is available to the general public on a regular basis.

Note: Vessel includes an aircraft: see the Act, s 5(1).