Australian marine order about Certificates of competency comes into force on January 1st

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority on March 29th, 2022, has issued the Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency — national law) 2022.

This Marine Order commences on January 1st, 2023.

Also, the Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency — national law) 2013 is repealed.

The purpose of this Marine Order is to provide for certificates of competency and set out standards for the qualifications of the crew and masters on domestic commercial vessels.

This Marine Notice includes the following chapters:

• Certificates of competency
• Variation, suspension and revocation of certificates of competency
• Time before issue of certificate — signed declaration by final assessor
• Regulatory action
• Approval of organisations to conduct final assessments
• Transitional and savings

For more information, please see the links below:

RELEVANT DOCUMENTS (AVAILABLE ONLY TO SUBSCRIBERS):

Marine Order 505 (Certificates of Competency - National Law) 2022

Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency — national law) 2013