Barge Permit PMG G19/41904.1
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PERMIT G19/41904.1 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 1983 (Commonwealth) Marine Parks Regulation 2017 (Queensland) CORE MATTERS These permissions remain in force, unless sooner surrendered or revoked for the following period: 20-JUN-2019 TO 30-JUN-2029 Permission is granted to: PERMIT HOLDER: PACIFIC MARINE GROUP PTY LTD (ACN 066 261 112) ADDRESS: PO Box 1155 TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810 for use of and entry to zones in the Amalgamated Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Section (as established by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (Cth)) and the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park (as established by the Marine Parks Act 2004 (Qld)) in accordance with the details set out herein. ........................................................................... Date ..............................14/06/2019 ........................................................................ Date ........18/06/2019.............................. Delegate for the Delegate for the Chief Executive of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Department of Environment and Science THE PURPOSE/S OF USE AND ENTRY MAY ONLY BE UNDERTAKEN IN THE ZONE/S DESCRIBED BELOW ZONE/S TO WHICH THE PERMISSION APPLIES: All zones EXCEPT Preservation Zones and Special Management Areas in accordance with the Conditions of Permission and those locations during the periods listed as exclusions in the Conditions of Permission. PURPOSE/S OF USE AND ENTRY AUTHORISED BY THE PERMISSION: Any Other Purpose and Navigating a Ship – being: A Barge Program, using: Vessel 1, Vessel 2, Vessel 3, Vessel 4, Vessel 5, Vessel 6, Vessel 7 and Vessel 8 (maximum overall vessel length less than 50 metres); and Ship 1, Ship 2, Ship 3 and Ship 4 (maximum overall vessel length greater than 50 metres). Any Other Purpose and Navigating a Ship – being: a Tug and Work Vessel Program – using: Vessel 9, Vessel 10, Vessel 11, Vessel 12, Vessel 13, Vessel 14, Vessel 15, Vessel 16, Vessel 17, Vessel 18, Vessel 19, Vessel 20, Vessel 21,Vessel 22 and Vessel 23 (maximum overall vessel length less than 50 and maximum passenger capacity of less than 25 passengers for each vessel). Page 1 of 11 Carrying out works – being: Harbour Works; and Salvage Works. ZONE/S TO WHICH THE PERMISSION APPLIES: All zones in accordance with exclusions and restrictions specified in the Conditions of Permission. PURPOSE/S OF USE AND ENTRY AUTHORISED BY THE PERMISSION: Conduct of a Charter Operation – being: a Vessel Charter Program – using Vessel 1, Vessel 2, Vessel 3, Vessel 4, Vessel 5, Vessel 6, Vessel 7, Vessel 8, Vessel 9, Vessel 10, Vessel 11, Vessel 12, Vessel 13, Vessel 14, Vessel 15, Vessel 16, Vessel 17, Vessel 18, Vessel 19, Vessel 20, Vessel 21, Vessel 22, Vessel 23, Ship 1, Ship 2, Ship 3 and Ship 4 (maximum passenger capacity of less than 25 passengers for each vessel). Page 2 of 11 CONDITIONS OF PERMISSIONS COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS G1 All activities conducted under this permission must be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the laws in force from time to time in the State of Queensland and the Commonwealth of Australia. G2 To the extent applicable and unless written endorsement to the contrary appears in this permit, the Permit Holder must: (i) comply with the enforcement provisions contained in Part 2 of the Plans of Management gazetted under Part VB of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975; and (ii) only operate to an intertidal area adjacent to a location within the Planning Areas with access consistent with that provided in the Plans of Management for that adjacent location. G3 The Permit Holder must ensure: (i) the Restricted Access Special Management Areas are not used or entered at any time unless access has been granted under the zones to which the permission applies; and (ii) the Maritime Cultural Heritage Special Management Areas are only used or entered for the purpose of transiting; and (iii) all other Special Management Areas are used and entered in accordance with the restrictions specified in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 1983 and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003. G4 The Permit Holder must ensure that when operations are conducted in the Marine Parks under this permit, a copy of this permit is held at the site or sites of operation and on the vessel or aircraft or ship during transit to and from that site or sites. G5 The Permit Holder must inform staff and participants in the program of relevant restrictions applying under any zoning plans, plans of management, Marine Parks regulations and this permit. G6 The Permit Holder must further comply with the conditions specified in any schedules attached to this permit when entering or using a zone of, or place in, the Marine Parks to which the relevant conditions relate. DEED CONDITIONS G7 Within 30 business days of the commencement date of this permit, the Permit Holder must execute, seal and deliver a Deed to the Managing Agency in the form annexed to this permit, identified with the permit number and marked ‘Deed of Agreement’. G8 The Permit Holder must observe and perform its obligations under and pursuant to the Deed. Any breach of the Deed shall be a breach of this condition. AUTHORITY CONDITIONS G9 The Permit Holder may authorise other persons to conduct the activities covered by this permit, by giving to those persons an Authority in the form attached to this permit (Attachment A) or as otherwise approved by the Managing Agency. G10 An Authority remains valid for the period of time shown on each individual Authority, unless the Authority is sooner revoked in writing by the Permit Holder or unless the permission is sooner suspended, revoked or expires. G11 The Permit Holder must provide a copy of this permit to any person issued Authority under condition G9. GENERAL CONDITIONS G12 When providing transport in the Marine Parks to another operation permitted under a different Marine Parks permit, the Permit Holder must ensure that the total number of persons (including crew) on the vessel or aircraft or ship does not exceed relevant setting or permit limits. Page 3 of 11 G13 The Permit Holder must ensure that any mooring used is: (i) permitted under a current Marine Parks permit; (ii) safe to use; and (iii) of a type and design suitable for the vessel or aircraft or ship used under this permit. G14 The Permit Holder must ensure that any vessels authorised under this permit are: (i) maintained in a proper condition; and (ii) operated in a competent manner. NOTIFICATION APPROVAL CONDITIONS G15 Prior to any vessel or aircraft or ship being operated under this permit, the Permit Holder must: (i) have given written notification to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority of the vessel or aircraft or ship name and registration number of the specific vessel or aircraft or ship to be operated under this permit; and (ii) have received written approval for use of that vessel or aircraft or ship from the Managing Agency and a copy of that approval must be held on-board the vessel or aircraft or ship at all times. G16 An approval under condition G15(ii) above ceases to have effect for a specific vessel or aircraft or ship when a subsequent approval for the same or any other vessel or aircraft or ship is given under that condition. G17 Interchange with another vessel or aircraft or ship of similar size and passenger capacity is permitted for a period of less than 72 hours, if such interchange is of an unexpected nature resulting from maintenance or repairs of the permitted vessel or aircraft or ship, or for a period exceeding 72 hours, subject to written approval from the Managing Agency. ENVIRONMENTAL HARM CONDITIONS G18 The Permit Holder must take all reasonable steps to ensure that activities carried out under this permit do not cause harm to the environment. G19 The Permit Holder must notify the Managing Agency within 24 hours of all incidents. The notification must include: (i) details of the incident including date, time, location, cause and nature of the incident; (ii) the name and contact details of the person(s) witnessing, reporting and/or responsible for the incident; (iii) the type, estimated volume and concentration of any pollutants involved; (iv) the type and number of any pests transported; (v) the type and estimated scale of any physical damage to the environment caused; and (vi) measures taken or proposed to be taken to mitigate the impact or risk and the success of those measures in addressing the incident or risk. G20 The Permit Holder must provide written details of the notification as specified in condition G19 to the Managing Agency within 48 hours of the time the Permit Holder became aware of the incident. This written notification must include details specified in condition G19 as well as the following: (i) measures taken or proposed to prevent or mitigate against the recurrence of such an incident; and (ii) any other relevant matters. INCIDENT RESPONSE CONDITIONS G21 Prior to the commencement of activities authorised under this permit, the Permit Holder must develop, or update, an Incident Response Plan, which documents procedures to deal with all types of incidents that may occur as a result of permitted activities and which are likely to cause harm to the environment. G22 The Incident Response Plan must include, but is not limited to: (i) identification and assessment of all potential hazards and risks to the environment including oil and fuel spills and the transport, transfer or potential introduction of pests; (ii) response procedures, including roles and responsibilities of persons conducting activities authorised under this permit; (iii) identification of incident response equipment to be held on vessels approved under this permit; (iv) training procedures for persons conducting activities authorised under this permit; and (v) notification and reporting procedures including agency contact information.