Opting in to coverage—vessel declared to be a regulated Australian vessel
25 Opting in to coverage—vessel declared to be a regulated Australian vessel
The owner, or any of the owners, of a vessel may apply to AMSA for a declaration (an opt‑in declaration) that the vessel is a regulated Australian vessel.
AMSA must, by written instrument, make an opt‑in declaration for a vessel if AMSA is satisfied:
that the vessel is registered under the Shipping Registration Act 1981; and
that the vessel is seaworthy; and
that the vessel is not substandard (if applicable); and
of such other matters (if any) as are prescribed by the regulations.
AMSA must make a decision on an application under subsection (1) within 30 days of the making of the application.
An opt‑in declaration is not a legislative instrument.
AMSA must not make an opt‑in declaration other than as mentioned in subsection (2).
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed by the regulations
). Made under this Act:
- Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels) 2024 · Legislative Instrument · under s 342(1)
- Marine Order 12 (Construction — subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations) 2023 · Legislative Instrument · under s 342(1)
- Marine Order 15 (Construction — fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction) 2014 · Legislative Instrument · under s 342(1)
15 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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