Exemption 39 - Marine Safety (Lifejacket lights)

This exemption will expire on 30 June 2028 and will not be extended.

Lifejackets equipped with lights significantly improve the visibility and detection of people in the water. This is especially important when there is poor visibility, including during daylight hours. An emergency may also occur during daylight hours with a search continuing after dark.

Users of the exemption will have until 30 June 2028 to transition into compliance.

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In force 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028.

You do not need to apply to us for this exemption.

What this exemption will allow you to do

Exemption 39 exempts a passenger vessel in service category 1C from the requirement for passenger lifejackets to have a light that complies with the requirement in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part C7A – Safety equipment.

However, compliant lights must be fixed to lifejackets for the master and crew.

Legislation and standards

Superseded

Refer to superseded and repealed marine safety exemptions for previous versions of this exemption.

Source URL: http://www.amsa.gov.au/about/regulations-and-standards/exemption-39-marine-safety-lifejacket-lights

List of links present in page

http://www.amsa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-06/Exemption39-Marine-Safety-Lifejacket-lights-010725.pdf
http://www.amsa.gov.au/marine-order-503-certificates-survey-national-law
http://www.amsa.gov.au/about/regulations-and-standards/exemption-2-marine-safety-certificates-survey
http://www.amsa.gov.au/about/regulations-and-standards/national-standard-commercial-vessels-nscv
http://www.amsa.gov.au/about/regulations-and-standards/superseded-and-repealed-marine-safety-exemptions
http://www.amsa.gov.au/about/regulations-and-standards/marine-order-25-equipment-lifesaving
http://www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/domestic-commercial-vessels/vessel-classes-and-service-categories