Superseded generic equivalent solutions for the national standard
The national standard for commercial vessels is being progressively introduced to replace the Uniform Shipping Laws Code (USL Code). As technology changes and improves, other solutions are available for meeting the standard. These are known as generic equivalent solutions (GES). They are available to address situations that may be outside the original scope of the standard, but will achieve the necessary outcomes to be compliant.
GES provide alternative ways to meet the national standard for commercial vessels. GES are made to facilitate innovation, modernisiation and emerging technologies. You can apply a GES to your vessel during design or construction or once the vessel is operating.
As the national standard progresses, the GES will be updated. There are a number of GES which have been superseded. These superseded GES are provided for your information only. To view the current versions please visit the equivalent solutions for the national standard.
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Amendment |
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GES 2016/17 |
SOLAS life rafts equivalent to coastal life rafts |
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GES 2016/16 |
Construction of vessels from polyethylene |
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GES 2016/15 |
Extra low voltage bilge pumps |
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GES 2016/14 |
Highly visible colours |
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GES 2016/13 |
Arrangement of submersible low voltage bilge pumps without manifold |
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GES 2015/11 |
Capacity of open reversible life rafts when used as buoyant appliances |
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GES 2015/12 |
Operational wave height for high speed craft |
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GES 2017/09 |
Use of buoyant storage devices on domestic commercial vessels |
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GES 2015/03 |
Alternative criteria for towing stability assessment |
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GES 2015/02 |
Compass adjustment for C,D and E waters |
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GES 2015/01 |
Carriage of first aid supplies on domestic commercial vessels |
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GES 2014/04 |
Regulatory requirements for inflatable and rigid inflatable boats |
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GES 2014/03 |
Application of ISO 12217 part 2 small craft - stability and buoyancy assessment and categorisation - sailing boats of hull length greater than or equal to six metres |
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GES 2014/02 |
Use of simplified stability criteria decked and open vessels less than 7.5 metres length carrying passengers to sea |
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GES 2014/01 |
Window design and installation for vessels up to 35 metres in length |
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GES 2010/04 |
Thermoplastic fuel tanks |
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GES 2010/02 |
Use of AS4132 for construction of vessels using FRP or aluminium |
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Circular 2010/02 |
Non-destructive testing procedure for ultrasonic propeller shaft inspection |
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GES 2010/01 |
Exhaust systems |
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Circular 05-01 |
Tinting of navigational space windows |
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