We’ve developed a new, more modern standard for watertight and weathertight integrity.

Watertight and weathertight integrity is the standard found in part C: design and construction and section C2: watertight and weathertight integrity, of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV).

Submissions closed

This consultation closed on 28 March 2021.

We want to hear from the following people:

boat designers, boat builders and naval architects

accredited marine surveyors

government agencies providing compliance activities

industry associations and commercial vessel owners interested in technical standards.

Find out more
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Why we are changing the standard
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The key proposed changes
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Vessels the new standard will apply to
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How the new standard was developed
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Technical details of the proposed application
costs
Estimated annual regulatory costs and savings