(1) This Part applies to a vessel:
(a) that is 70 metres or longer in length overall; or
(b) that is a loaded:
(i) oil tanker; or
(ii) chemical carrier; or
(iii) liquefied gas carrier.
(2) This Part applies to pilots and pilotage in relation to vessels referred to in subsection (1):
(a) that are in, or in transit to or from, any waters of the coastal sea of Australia prescribed by the regulations; or
(b) that are in any waters of the exclusive economic zone of Australia prescribed by the regulations.
(3) This Part is not intended to affect the operation of any law of a State or Territory governing pilots or pilotage in relation to a port in the State or Territory that is capable of operating concurrently with this Part.