Schedule 2 – Exemptions 2.1. Personal Flotation Devices 1. The Harbour Master may exempt, in writing, the person in charge of a pleasure craft from carrying personal flotation devices as required by clause 2.1.1 of this Bylaw provided a support craft remains in the immediate vicinity of the pleasure craft and the support craft carries flotation devices of an appropriate size and standard (as set out in ‘Definitions) for each person on board the support craft and the pleasure craft. 2. Any written exemption granted under the clause above shall be subject to such conditions as the Harbour Master considers appropriate in the interests of navigation and safety and for such period as the exemption specifies. 3. Any person in charge of a pleasure craft wishing to be exempted from carrying flotation devices as outlined above should apply, in writing, to the Harbour Master. 2.2. Minimum Age for operating powered craft 1. The Harbour Master may, in writing, exempt a person who is under the age of fifteen (15) years for the purposes of operating a powered craft that is capable of a proper speed exceeding 10 knots. (refer clause 3.1). 2. Applications for written exemptions may be given for training, competitions or other sporting events. 3. The Harbour Master, when considering whether or not to grant such an exemption shall have regard to the competence of the person, the level of supervision, and awareness of other relevant navigation safety matters. 4. Any Exemption granted under this clause shall be valid for such period as noted on the letter of Exemption. 2.3. Hot Work Permits 1. Where any vessel is alongside any vessel repairing facility, the master or owner may apply, in writing, to the Harbour Master for an exemption for a Hot Work Permit as set out in clause 4.6.2 subclauses (a) – (d) of this Bylaw. 2. In applying for an Exemption under this clause, the master must demonstrate that all necessary precautions and requirements have been met and continue to be met while the Hot Work is in progress. 2.4. Stephens Island Passage and Cape Jackson Exemption Provisions 1. The Harbour Master may, in writing, and on application exempt the master of every vessel of 40 metres length or more and every vessel of 40 metres length or more from the requirements of clause 4.7.1 provided that: (a) the master produces documented evidence that he or she has made at least four successful transits of each passage for which he or she seeks an exemption in respect of, in both directions whilst under the supervision of an exempt master. At least one transit in each direction shall be completed during the hours of darkness and all transits to have been completed within the 12 months immediately preceding the application for an exemption; and Page 35