Urgently consult with industry and put in place temporary measures that will enable those operators who are having difficulty complying with the present manning requirements to continue operating, so long as the temporary measures are consistent with safe operation. These measures should be in place until the amendments to Part 31B - Crewing and Watchkeeping - Offshore, Coastal and Restricted (Non-Fishing Vessels) and Part 32 – Qualifications, come into force in 2004.