3.2.1 A vessel may be considered for the issue
of a Small Commercial Vessel certificate allowing it to operate in
one of the following areas:-
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Area Category 6 - to sea, within 3 miles from a nominated
departure point(s) named in the certificate and never more than 3
miles from land, in favourable weather and daylight;
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Area Category 5 - to sea, within 20 miles from a nominated
departure point named in the certificate in favourable weather and
daylight.
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Area Category 4 - Up to 20 miles from a safe haven, in favourable
weather and in daylight;
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Area Category 3 - Up to 20 miles from a safe haven;
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Area Category 2 - Up to 60 miles from a safe haven;
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Area Category 1 - Up to 150 miles from a safe haven;
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Area Category 0 - Unrestricted service.
3.2.2 Depending on the nature of the vessel and
its use, a vessel may be restricted to less than the above specified
limits. Such a restriction should be recorded on the Small Commercial
Vessel Certificate for the vessel.
3.2.3 A pilot boat should have a valid Pilot Boat
Certificate (or Pilot Boat endorsement of a valid Small Commercial
Vessel Certificate) allowing it to operate in the area(s) in which
it provides a pilotage service, including areas which are not to sea.