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Guidelines/instructions for the construction, survey, certification and operation of pleasure rafts-reg.
Key Changes and Requirements
**1. Purpose and Scope**1.1 Purpose
These guidelines provide instructions for the construction, survey, certification, and operation of pleasure rafts.
1.2 Scope
These guidelines apply to crafts used for pleasure or recreation having a length not more than 24 meters, propulsion power not more than 3000 kW, and carrying not more than 12 passengers.
2.1 Design Categories
- Category 1: Unrestricted service
- Category 2: Crafts operating in inland waters and up to 24 nautical miles at sea from a safe haven
- Category 3: Crafts operating in inland waters and up to 12 nautical miles in fair weather from a nominated point of departure
- Category 4: Crafts operating in inland waters and up to 1 nautical mile in fair weather and daylight from a nominated point of departure
3.1 Compliance
Crafts must comply with these guidelines to obtain a Pleasure Craft Safety Certificate.
3.2 Certification
Certification will be carried out by a Recognised Organisation or the Administration.
Existing crafts registered prior to the date of these guidelines coming into force are required to comply with these guidelines within a period of one year from the date of notification of these guidelines.
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