The consultation closed on Sunday 29 September 2019.
Consultation on proposed changes to Marine Order 505 closed on 29 September 2019. AMSA is now considering the submissions and the proposals put forward during the consultation process. Due to the valuable feedback we have received from industry the implementation dates for the proposed changes are also under further consideration. We will update you via AMSA Update [1] once amended timelines have been determined.
The proposed new Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency – national law) 2019 provides a standard for certificates of competency and qualifications for crew and masters of domestic commercial vessels.
The new marine order will simplify the information for domestic commercial vessel certificates and qualifications so they are easier to read, use and apply.
The proposed changes include:
Many available general exemptions that expire at end of 30 June 2020 will be incorporated into the new Marine Order 505. Some exemptions also will be repealed as a result of the changes.
The consultation closed on Sunday 29 September 2019.
Following this consultation period, it is proposed that amendments to marine order 505 will come into effect on 1 July 2020.
To support the consultation, we held a series of information sessions around the country [3].
Estimated annual regulatory costs and savings (PDF 740 KB) (PDF 710.36 KB) [4] (Impacts from proposed changes to Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency – national law) 2013)
Change summary—AMSA regulatory consultation on draft Marine Order 505 (PDF 820 KB) (PDF 821 KB) [6]
Draft Standards for the medical examination of domestic seafarers (PDF 804 KB) (PDF 734.76 KB) [7]
Draft Certificate of medical fitness domestic seafarers (PDF 790 KB) (PDF 789.73 KB) [8]
Links
[1] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/amsa-update-2019-editions
[2] https://www.amsa.gov.au/file/5286/download?token=tDfH7Txs
[3] https://www.amsa.gov.au/public-consultation-marine-order-505-certificates-competency-0
[4] https://www.amsa.gov.au/file/5238/download?token=UMsvs80m
[5] https://www.amsa.gov.au/file/5147/download?token=MQDl5gpn
[6] https://www.amsa.gov.au/file/5146/download?token=mZQEFv5x
[7] https://www.amsa.gov.au/file/5216/download?token=ohctZIR-
[8] https://www.amsa.gov.au/file/5217/download?token=kGeO61t2