NSCV Part B updated 1 September 2025 (Edition 2.6)
The updated NSCV Part B include amendments to clause 1.6, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1 and the Dictionary. It commenced on 1 September 2025.
Important: new editions of the NSCV will now become mandatory for new vessels 2 years after their commencement date, unless stated otherwise in the standard
| Full title | National Standard for Commercial Vessels Part B – General requirements |
| Current edition | Edition 2.6 Commenced 1 September 2025 |
| About | What it covers NSCV Part B sets out:
Who it applies to NSCV Part B applies to all domestic commercial vessels. There are no exemptions. All vessels must meet the general requirements. |
| Announcement | NSCV Part B updated 1 September 2025 (Edition 2.6) Part B has been updated to reflect changes from the release of NSCV C1 (Edition 2.0). What's changed Updates have been made to:
How new editions apply New editions of the NSCV will now become mandatory for new vessels 2 years after their commencement date, unless otherwise stated in the specific standard. Read the full changes in the NSCV Miscellaneous Amendments instrument No 1, 2024 PDF231.78 KB |
| Superseded | Superseded standards for commercial vessels |
| Assistance and tools | NSCV Part B (Recognised Islands) Determination 2016 NSCV Part B (Specified Areas) Determination 2023 and schedules listed below:
More maps are available for Tasmania depicting the C restricted areas and sheltered water limits:
Generic equivalent solution (GES): |
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