From 1 January 2018, domestic commercial vessel owners can make certain changes to their 'existing vessel' without having to meet all the standards that apply to a 'new vessel'.
These vessels will become a 'transitional vessel'.
The transitional vessel concept flowchart provides guidance on the kinds of changes that will result in an existing vessel becoming a transitional vessel, and the standards that will apply to the vessel.
Links
[1] https://www.amsa.gov.au/marine-order-503-certificates-survey-national-law-0
[2] https://www.amsa.gov.au/file/2998/download?token=sjB91zuI