These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.
There are exemptions you may be eligible for under the national system. These exemptions will change depending on changes in the national law and national system.
EX05 Marine safety (tenders and auxiliary vessels) exemption
EX07 Marine safety (Temporary operations) exemption
- In force 1 July 2020 - 28 February 2025 PDF72.93 KB
- In force 12 November 2015 - 4 February 2016
- In force 30 October 2014 - 11 November 2015
- In force 16 May 2014 - 29 October 2014
- In force 1 July 2013 - 15 May 2014
EX08 Marine safety (temporary service) exemption
- In force 31 March 2022 – 1 January 2023
- In force 1 July 2020 - 30 March 2022
- In force 5 March 2020 – 30 June 2022
- In force 1 July 2018 – 4 March 2020
- In force 1 February 2018 – 30 June 2018
- In force 1 July 2013 – 30 June 2018
EX09 Marine Safety (temporary crewing)
EX11 Marine safety (heritage vessels) exemption
EX12 Marine safety (inland waters) exemption
- In force 1 July 2020 – 1 January 2023 (content not available - please contact us for more information)
- In force 1 February 2018 – 30 June 2020
- In force 1 July 2016 – 31 January 2018
- In force 9 July 2015 – 30 June 2016
EX19 Marine safety (school vessels) exemption
EX20 Marine safety (special operations) exemption
- In force 1 July 2020 – 31 December 2022 PDF59.7 KB
- In force 1 February 2018 - 30 June 2020
- In force 1 July 2013 – 31 January 2018
EX26 Marine safety (expired certificates) exemption
- In force 1 July 2020 – 31 December 2022
- In force 1 February 2018 – 30 June 2020
- In force on 26 July 2013 – 31 January 2018
EX27 Marine safety (bait gathering) exemption
EX28 Marine safety (NSCV parts E and F) exemption
- In force 1 January 2018 – 13 June 2018
- In force 1 July 2017 – 31 December 2017
- In force 14 June 2016 – 30 June 2017
- In force 18 August 2015 – 13 June 2016 (compil)
- In force 17 April 2014 – 17 August 2015
EX28 Marine safety (safety management systems) exemption
EX29 Marine safety (recording activities) exemption
EX30 Marine safety (Navigation Act seafarer qualifications) exemption
- In force 1 July 2020 – 31 December 2022
- In force 1 February 2018 – 30 June 2020
- In force 1 July 2016 – 31 January 2018
- In force 12 January 2015 – 30 June 2016
- In force 3 December 2013 – 11 January 2015 (compil)
- In force 3 December 2013 – 11 January 2015
EX32 Marine safety (Jurien Bay harbour entrance) exemption
EX34 Marine safety (expired perpetual certificates) exemption
- In force 1 July 2020 – 31 December 2023 PDF43.95 KB
- In force 1 February 2018 – 30 June 2020
- In force 17 February 2014 – 31 January 2018
EX35 Marine safety (flyboards) exemption
EX37 Marine Safety (Dragon boats) exemption
EX38 Marine Safety (Low complexity duties) exemption
- In force 1 July 2020 – 31 December 2022 PDF80.33 KB
- In force 1 February 2018 – 30 June 2020
- In force July 2017 – 31 January 2018
- In force 1 July 2016 – 30 June 2017
- In force 18 November 2016 – 30 June 2017
- In force 9 September 2015 – 17 November 2016 (compil)
- In force 20 February 2015 – 8 September 2015
EX38 (Waters) approval
- In force 1 July 2020 – 31 December 2022
- In force 25 August 2017 – 30 June 2020
- Schedule 1—Map showing area around Daydream, North and South Molle Islands, Queensland
- Schedule 2—Map showing the Daintree River ferry location and limiting longitude, Queensland
- Schedule 3—Map showing the area within Cocos (Keeling) Islands lagoon
EX44 (Domestic commercial vessels - EIAPP certificate)
EX45 (General Purpose Hand) exemption
- In force 1 January 2023–21 December 2023
EX46 (Coxswain Grade 3) exemption
Related information
- The Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 is a key part of the national system.
Last updated: 7 April 2025