Superseded and repealed marine safety exemptions

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

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Exemption 01 - Marine Safety (Vessel identifiers)

Exemption 01 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 02 - Marine Safety (Certificates of survey)

Exemption 02 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 03 - Marine Safety (Certificates of operation)

Exemption 03 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 04 - Marine Safety (Recreational use)

Exemption 04 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 05 -  Marine safety (tenders and auxiliary vessels) exemption

Exemption 05 is no longer in force.

Exemption 06 - Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification and compass adjustment)

Exemption 06 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 07 - Marine safety (Temporary operations) exemption

Exemption 07 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 08 - Marine safety (temporary service) exemption

Exemption 08 is no longer in force.

Exemption 09 - Marine Safety (temporary crewing)

Exemption 09 is no longer in force.

Exemption 10 - Marine Safety (Operation of fishing vessels)

Exemption 10 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 11 - Marine safety (heritage vessels) exemption

Exemption 11 is no longer in force.

Exemption 12 - Marine safety (inland waters) exemption

Exemption 12 is no longer in force.

Exemption 13 - Marine Safety (Wildlife or other sightseeing)

Exemption 13 is no longer in force.

Exemption 14 - Marine Safety (Sea rangers)

Exemption 14 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 15 - Marine Safety (Scientific research and educational activities)

Exemption 15 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 16 - Marine Safety (Traditional fishing)

Exemption 16 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 17 - Marine Safety (Great Barrier Reef Region and Torres Strait zone)

Exemption 17 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 18 - Marine Safety (Sail)

Exemption 18 is no longer in force.

Exemption 19 - Marine safety (school vessels) exemption

Exemption 19 is no longer in force.

Exemption 20 - Marine safety (special operations) exemption

Exemption 20 is no longer in force.

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

Exemption 21 is no longer in force.

Exemption 22 - Marine Safety (Bareboats)

Exemption 22 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 23 - Marine Safety (Masters or crew without certificates)

Exemption 23 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency services vessels)

Exemption 24 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 25 - Marine Safety (Old certificates of competency - local restrictions)

Exemption 25 is no longer in force.

Exemption 26 - Marine safety (expired certificates) exemption

Exemption 26 is no longer in force.

Exemption 27 - Marine safety (bait gathering) exemption

Exemption 27 is no longer in force.

Exemption 28 - Marine safety (NSCV parts E and F) exemption

Exemption 28 is no longer in force.

Exemption 28 - Marine safety (safety management systems) exemption

Exemption 28 is no longer in force.

Exemption 29 - Marine safety (recording activities) exemption

Exemption 29 is no longer in force.

Exemption 30 - Marine safety (Navigation Act seafarer qualifications) exemption

Exemption 30 is no longer in force.

Exemption 31 - Marine Safety (Expired pre-USL Code certificates)

Exemption 31 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 32 - Marine safety (Jurien Bay harbour entrance) exemption

Exemption 32 is no longer in force.

Exemption 33 - Marine Safety (Sailing vessels with motor propulsion)

Exemption 33 is no longer in force.

Exemption 34 - Marine safety (expired perpetual certificates) exemption

Exemption 34 is no longer in force.

Exemption 35 - Marine safety (flyboards) exemption

Exemption 35 is no longer in force.

Exemption 36 - Marine Safety (Steam-powered vessels)

Exemption 36 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 37 - Marine Safety (Dragon boats) exemption 

Exemption 37 is no longer in force.

Exemption 38 - Marine Safety (Low complexity duties) exemption

Exemption 38 is no longer in force.

Exemption 38 (Waters) - approval
Exemption 39 - Marine Safety (Lifejacket lights)

Exemption 39 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 40 - Marine Safety (Class C restricted operations)

Exemption 40 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 41 - Marine Safety (Unpowered barges)

Exemption 41 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 44 - (Domestic commercial vessels - EIAPP certificate)

Exemption 44 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 45 - (General Purpose Hand) exemption

Exemption 45 is no longer in force.

  • In force 1 January 2023–21 December 2023
Exemption 46 (Coxswain Grade 3) exemption

Exemption 46 is no longer in force.

Exemption 48 - Marine Safety (Houseboats)

Exemption 48 is in force. See the current version.

Exemption 49 – Marine Safety (Domestic commercial vessels – compliance with international standards)

Exemption 49 is in force. See the current version.

Torres Strait Zone—Schedule 1—Exemptions

 

 

 

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Last updated: 30 June 2025

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