Generic equivalent solutions for national standards

Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

GES provide alternative ways to meet the national standard for commercial vessels. GES are made to facilitate innovation, modernisation and emerging technologies. You can apply a GES to your vessel during design or construction or once the vessel is operating.

GES Number	Title	Applicable Standard
GES 2017/19	Use of flush desk hatches in lieu of raised coamings	USL Section 5C and USL Section 5D
GES 2017/09	Use of buoyant storage devices on domestic commercial vessels	NSCV C7A
GES 2016/16	Construction of vessels from polyethylene	NSCV C3
GES 2015/12	Operational wave height for high speed craft	NSCV B, F1A, F1B & F1C
GES 2015/03	Alternative criteria for towing stability assessment	NSCV C6A
GES 2015/01	Carriage of first aid supplies on domestic commercial vessels	NSCV C7A
GES 2014/04	Regulatory requirements for inflatable and rigid inflatable boats	MO503
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 6 metres’	NSCV C6A, C6B and C6C
GES 2014/02	Use of simplified stability criteria decked and open vessels less than 7.5 metres length carrying passengers to sea	NSCV C6A
GES 2014/01	Window design and installation for vessels up to 35 metres in length	NSCV C3
GES 2010/02	Use of AS4132 for construction of vessels using FRP or aluminium	NSCV C3
Circular 2010/02	Non-destructive testing procedure for ultrasonic propeller shaft inspection	Marine Surveyors Accreditation Guidance Manual 2014
Circular 05-01	Tinting of navigational space windows	USL Code 5C and 5D

Superseded GES are available for information.

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Tuesday 19 May 2020

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