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NAVIGATION ACT 2012 (NO. 128, 2012) - SECT 25

Opting in to coverage--vessel declared to be a regulated Australian vessel

             (1)  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.

             (2)  AMSA must, by written instrument, make an opt-in declaration for a vessel if AMSA is satisfied:

                     (a)  that the vessel is registered under the Shipping Registration Act 1981 ; and

                     (b)  that the vessel is seaworthy; and

                     (c)  that the vessel is not substandard (if applicable); and

                     (d)  of such other matters (if any) as are prescribed by the regulations.

             (3)  AMSA must make a decision on an application under subsection (1) within 30 days of the making of the application.

             (4)  An opt-in declaration is not a legislative instrument.

             (5)  AMSA must not make an opt-in declaration other than as mentioned in subsection (2).



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