Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

2.   Interpretation

In this Act—

“operate” with its grammatical variations means to drive a power-craft while it is propelled wholly or partly by machinery;

“power-craft” means any type of boat capable of a speed of 5 knots or more, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation, and propelled by any form of machinery whether or not such machinery is the principal method of propulsion, but does not include—

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   (a)     Her Majesty's Ships and harbour craft;

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   (b)     ships and craft of all description in the services of any foreign power recognised by Her Majesty;

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   (c)     sea-going vessels engaged on voyages to or from places outside of the Island;

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   (d)     coasting steamers as defined by the Coasting Steamers Act;

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   (e)     ships' lifeboats;

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   (f)     flying-boats, sea-planes, or other types of air-craft capable of landing on the water;

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   (g)     yachts with auxiliary engines; or

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   (h)     any other craft or class of craft as may be exempted by the Governor General under the provisions of regulations made under this Act.