TDMMF3207C -Apply domestic regulations and industry practices when operating a small coastal vessel

• Apply Domestic Regulations
  • Overview of Unit
• Access and Interpret Relevant Legislation and Codes
  • International Standards
  • Australian Marine Legislative Framework
  • Regulator and Standards
  • Survey Requirements
  • Registering a Commercial Ship
  • Certificate Requirements
  • Vessel Documentation
  • Notices to Mariners
  • Marine Incidents
  • Marine Pollution
• Ensure Operations and Maintenance Comply with Legal Requirements
  • Ensure Operations and Maintenance Comply with Legal Requirements
  • Conduct Onboard Checks
  • Training Crew
• Monitor and Control Compliance with Applicable Maritime Legislation
• AUSREP System
• Collision Regulations
  • Navigation Rules
  • Restricted Visibility
  • Sound Signals
• IALA Buoyage System
• Rendering Assistance
• Stranding of Vessel
• Encountering a Cyclone

Access and Interpret Relevant Legislation and Codes | Regulator and Standards

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ)

Maritime Safety Queensland is a government agency attached to Queensland Transport. Maritime Safety Queensland is responsible for:

• improving maritime safety for shipping and small craft through regulation and education 
• minimising vessel-sourced waste and responding to marine pollution
• providing essential maritime services such as pilotage for regional ports and aids to navigation
• encouraging and supporting innovation in the maritime industry.

Go to: http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/

USL Code

The USL Code represents an attempt to standardise maritime legislation for commercial operations among Australian States and Territories and to a fair degree this has been achieved. Its purpose is to provide national guidelines regarding the safe design, construction and operations of ships.

NSCV

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) is the principal technical standard for commercial vessels and will gradually replace the Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code. It provides a common national standard for the design, construction, crewing and operation of vessels.

Go to: http://www.nmsc.gov.au/ for more information.

The table below shows how the NSCV and the USL Code relate.

 

National Standard for Commercial Vessels	Uniform Shipping Laws Code
Part A Safety Obligations	NEW
Part B General Requirements	Section 1
Part C Design & Construction
Section 1 Arrangement, Accommodation & Personal Safety	Section 6, Section 5 Sub-section C, D & E
Section 2 Watertight & Weather Tight Integrity	Section 5 Subsection C & D, Section 7
Section 3 Construction	Section 5 Subsection A, B, G, H, K, L, M
Section 4 Fire Safety	Section 5 Subsection F, Section 11
Section 5 Engineering	Section 9, New Subsection for LPG for engines
Section 6 Stability	Section 8, Subsection A, B, C, Section 5 Subsection C
Section 7 Equipment	Section 10, 12, 13, 16
Part D Crew Competencies	Sections 2 & 3
Part E Operational Practices	Section 15
Part F Special Vessels
Section 1 Fast Craft	NEW
Section 2 Hire and Drive	Section 18
Section 3 Novel Vessels	NEW

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