12. All other vessels that are not required to meet the International Convention set out in Part 4.3.11 shall be required to carry a Class B AIS Transponder which has both a transmitting and receiving capability, to meet the requirements of clause 4.3.10(a) of this Bylaw. 4.4. Reporting procedures within Queen Charlotte Sound 1. The master of any commercial vessel of 20 metres or more in length or any tug engaged in towing shall, at least ten (10) minutes prior to departure, call Picton Harbour Radio on marine VHF Channel 19 to report his or her intentions, obtain information of known vessel movements and obtain current weather conditions. 2. The master of every commercial vessel of 20 metres or more in length or any tug engaged in towing shall, as soon as practicable, call ‘Picton Harbour Radio’ on marine VHF Channel 19 and report that his or her vessel has cleared the berth or anchorage and is underway. 3. The master of every commercial vessel of 20 metres or more in length or any tug engaged in towing shall advise ‘Picton Harbour Radio’ on marine VHF Channel 19 when secured at a different berth or anchorage, or when to seaward of harbour limits when outward bound. 4.5. Radio reporting for vessels taking part in organised events within Queen Charlotte Sound 1. When a group of vessels is taking part in an organised event, the controlling officer of that event must advise ‘Picton Harbour Radio’ of the approximate number of vessels involved, location and duration of the event and the radio channel being used. 4.6. Hazardous Cargoes, Hazardous Works and Dangerous Goods 1. Vessels Carrying Explosives: The master of any vessel at a maritime facility or at anchor within harbour limits having on board or intending to load explosives must hoist on the vessel the International Code Flag ‘B’ by day and a red light by night. 2. Hot Work Operations: (a) The master of any vessel at any maritime facility or at anchor within harbour limits, on board which, or on the hull of which, it is proposed to carry out welding or flame-cutting operations in or from any position, whether on board the vessel or not, must obtain, from the Harbour Master or Enforcement Officer, a Hot Work Permit in accordance with requirements as set out in Schedule 3 of this Bylaw, not less than two hours before commencing work. (b) The master of every vessel on board which or on the hull of which it is intended to carry out any welding or flame cutting operations must ensure that before any welding or flame-cutting operations are commenced, precautions are taken for the detection, prevention and extinguishing of fire on board the vessel or elsewhere during the welding or flame-cutting operations and that the requirements of any Hot Work Permit are met. Provision must be made for the continuance of the precautions until the operations are complete. Page 26