Exemption 21—Marine Safety (Operator vehicular ferry-in-chains)

You can apply to us for this exemption by completing and submitting the Exemption application for operator vehicular ferry-in-chains (AMSA 787). 

What this exemption will allow you to do

Exemption 21 will let you perform the duties of master on a vehicular ferry-in-chains attached to the shore by cable without a certificate of competency.

To be eligible for Exemption 21, you must:

• hold a recreational boating license recognised by a state or Territory marine safety agency
• hold a first aid certificate recognised by us 
• provide us with evidence that you have accrued at least 20 days on the job training.

We may impose additional restrictions on your operation depending on the condition of the waters you are operating in.

Legislation and incorporated material

• Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency—national law)
• National Standard for Commercial Vessels 
• Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements—national law) 

Related information 

• Domestic qualifications
• Exemption application for operator vehicular ferry-in-chains form 787
• Fees, levies, and payments
• Equivalent first aid certificates
• Tenders and auxiliary vessels

Superseded

• Exemption 21 – In force 1 February 2018 (PDF 193.09 KB)
• Exemption 21 - In force on 1 July 2013 (PDF 46.21 KB)