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Marine Order 16 implements international load line standards for regulated Australian vessels (RAVs) and foreign vessels, including marking, overloading and logbook entry requirements.
| Current | Marine Order 16 (Load Lines) 2025 |
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Marine order 16 (MO16) gives effect to the International Convention on Load Lines (load lines convention) and sets out the standards for vessel load lines. It applies to regulated Australian vessels (RAVs) and foreign vessels operating in Australian waters. The order covers:
For domestic commercial vessels, Marine Order 507 which outlines load line requirements under the National Law. |
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Refer to the Federal Register of Legislation for previous versions of this marine order.
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Last updated:
1 September 2025