General requirements for fast craft - F1A

National Standard for Commercial Vessels

Part F - Special Vessels

Section 1 - Fast craft

Sub-section 1A - General requirements for fast craft

Edition 1.4

Commenced 1 October 2024

NSCV F1A specifies standards for the design, construction and operation of fast craft engaged in domestic operations in Australia.  

This sub-section shall be read in conjunction with:  

• NSCV Part B - General Requirements  

NSCV F1A updated 1 October 2024 (Edition 1.4)

What has been updated

• Introduction and clause 2.4.3(a) – removal of reference to 'Parts C to E'
• Clause 1.3 – removal of reference to 'Parts B to E'
• Clause 2.4.3(b) note 1 – substitute 'NMSC' with 'NSCV'
• Figure 1 – updated for clarity

Minor amendments to 8 NSCVs

We've made minor amendments to 8 NSCVs, including this one, to address editorial issues. See the full list of changes: NSCV Omnibus amendments instrument No 1, 2024 PDF1.11 MB

Generic equivalent solution (GES):

• Operational wave height for high speed craft PDF142.82 KB

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