NSCV Part C7C updated 1 September 2025 (Edition 1.5)
The updated NSCV C7C include amendments to clause 4.4. It commenced on 1 September 2025.
Important: new editions of the NSCV will now become mandatory for new vessels 2 years after their commencement date, unless stated otherwise in the standard
| Full title | National Standard for Commercial Vessels Part C – Design and construction Section 7 - Equipment Sub-section 7C – Navigation equipment |
| Current edition | Edition 1.5 Commenced 1 September 2025 |
| About | What it covers NSCV C7C sets the requirements and standards for navigation equipment on vessels. It covers equipment:
Who it applies to NSCV C7C applies to domestic commercial vessels that are required to carry navigation equipment. Check your vessel’s category to confirm if it applies to you. NSCV C7C does not apply to:
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| Announcement | NSCV C7C updated 1 September 2025 (Edition 1.5) NSCV C7C has been updated to reflect changes from the release of NSCV Part C1 (Edition 2.0) What’s changed Clause 4.4 Navigation lights, shapes and sound signals has been updated. Old clause (removed): The type and quantity of navigation lights, navigation shapes and sound signalling equipment to be fitted shall comply with the provisions of Marine Order 30 (Prevention of collisions) 2016. Note: Marine Order 30 (Prevention of collisions) 2009 is the Australian implementation of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. This reference is to the performance requirements for navigation lights, navigation shapes and sound signalling equipment in accordance with Marine Order 30 (Prevention of collisions) 2016. New clause (inserted): The performance standards for navigation lights, navigation shapes and sound signals are those mentioned in Marine Order 30 (Prevention of Collisions) 2016. Note: Marine Order 30 implements COLREGs for regulated Australian vessels, domestic commercial vessels and recreational vessels that have Australian nationality, and foreign vessels when those kinds of vessels are situated in specified areas. How new editions apply Changes have been made to how new editions of the NSCV will apply. New editions of the NSCV will now become mandatory for new vessels 2 years after their commencement date, unless otherwise stated in the specific standard. Read the full details of the changes in the NSCV Miscellaneous amendments instrument No.1 2024 PDF231.78 KB |
| Superseded | Superseded standards for commercial vessels |
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