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

Under the changes to MO505, individuals can no longer apply for the ferry-in-chains exemption 21.

Exemption 21 expired on 30 June 2025 and will not be renewed.

If you previously held this exemption, you will need to hold a ferry-in chains endorsement with a national law certificate of competency.

Superseded

Refer to superseded and repealed marine safety exemptions for previous versions of this exemption. 

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Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Last updated: 30 June 2025

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