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 | Registering a Commercial Ship

Registration Procedures

Marine Safety Queensland provides a number of guidelines for registering and renewing registration of commercial vessels.  The application requirements vary depending on the size of the vessel.  The following guidelines are adapted from the MSQ website http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Home/Registration/Commercial_and_fishing ships/Registration_procedures/

Ships Less Than Six Metres in Length

A statement of positive flotation is required. This indicates the ship can stay afloat and upright when filled with water and its full complement of crew/passengers. A positive flotation statement from the manufacturer or an accredited marine surveyor (who may conduct a swamp test) must be submitted with the registration application.

Ships Six Metres or More in Length

The following certificates of compliance must be submitted with the application:

• Design
  A certificate of compliance for design is particularly important for new ships as it verifies that the ship meets design standards. This can only be completed by an accredited designer in categories relevant to the type of ship. For example, the person has accreditation for hulls constructed in timber and your ship has a timber hull. The form also covers details like ship name and engine statistics.
• Survey
  A certificate of compliance for survey indicates the ship has been examined and found seaworthy and can only be completed by an accredited marine surveyor. This form examines ship details (name, construction details, length), engine details (make, model, power) and owner details (name and address).  If the ship carries any gas appliances, such as gas stove, a statement from a qualified gas fitter must be included in the application.
• Stability
  Certificate of compliance for stability includes a declaration from an accredited designer or accredited surveyor about stability, determines the purpose of operation, number of persons allowed aboard, amount of cargo and basic details of the ship.
• Safety Equipment
  A certificate of compliance for safety equipment verifies the ship has been checked for, and is carrying the regulated safety equipment. This must be completed by either a surveyor, builder or designer accredited for safety equipment.

Renewing Registration

Owners receive renewal notices approximately two months prior to the ships registration expiring. If there have been no alterations or changes made to the ship, the owner or master must submit the renewal notice form and either sign the declaration of compliance section or have an accredited surveyor complete this section.

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