whether or not the loss or damage arises from an interaction between two vessels; or (f) there is a loss or escape of any substance or thing that- (i) may result or has resulted, in serious harm to any person; or (ii) may pose a risk, or has resulted in damage to the vessel or other vessels; or (iii) may pose a risk, or has resulted in any damage to any property (whether or not on board the vessel); or (g) a person is lost at sea (whether or not subsequently found) or is missing; or (h) the vessel is foundering, capsizing, being abandoned, stranding, missing, or has foundered, capsized, been abandoned, stranded, been in a collision, or has a major fire on board. Act means the Local Government Act 1974 and amendments. aid to navigation includes any lightship and any floating or other light exhibited for- (a) guidance for vessels; (b) any description of fog signal not carried on a vessel; (c) all marks and signs in aid of marine navigation; (d) any electronic, radio or other aid of marine navigation not carried on board any vessel. aircraft has the same meaning as in the Civil Aviation Act 1990. anchorage in relation to vessels means the place (enclosed or otherwise) used for the anchorage of vessels to the bed of the waterway, whether the place is reserved for such purposes by the Council or not. anchoring means the securing of a vessel to the bed of the waterway by means of an anchor, cable or other device, that is normally removed with the vessel when she leaves the anchorage. automatic location means a device that communicator (a) transmits information or data concerning the position, heading and such other activities of the vessel as may be required; and (b) complies with the appropriate standards and requirements specified by the Council and notified to the owners and/or masters of vessels to which this Bylaw apply. beacon means a light or mark set up in prominent position as a navigation mark or a warning to vessels. buoy means a float secured to the seabed serving as a navigation or locational mark, or to indicate reefs, other hazard, or a mooring . buoyancy aid means- (a) a buoyancy aid as defined in NZ Standard 5823:1989 or NZ Page 2