174Compatibility and mixed stowage

174 Compatibility and mixed stowage

(1) The master of a vessel must comply with subregulation (3).

(2) The relevant port manager must comply with subregulation (3).

(3) Loads of explosives that are of differing Hazard Divisions and Compatibility Groups must be—

(a) stowed in a vessel in accordance with the compatibility and mixed stowage requirements of AS 3846; or

(b) placed in a vehicle in accordance with the compatibility requirements of the AEC.

Part 14—Licences

Division 1—Applications for licences

Subdivision 1—General provisions

175 Applying for a licence

(1) An application for a licence required to be held under these Regulations must—

(a) be made to the Authority; and

(b) be made in the form and manner required by the Authority; and

(c) if required by the Authority, include or be accompanied by a photograph of the applicant or, in the case of a person nominated under this Part, that person, of the size, and in the form, specified by the Authority; and

(d) be accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in Part 16; and

(e) be accompanied by a declaration stating the matters set out in subregulation (3); and

(f) include or be accompanied by any additional information required under this Part.

(2) An applicant for a licence under these Regulations who is a natural person must be at least 18 years of age.

(3) The declaration required under subregulation (1)(e) must state—

(a) whether or not the applicant has ever been found guilty of an offence under—

(i) any occupational health and safety or dangerous goods legislation of any Australian jurisdiction; and

(ii) in the case of an explosives driver licence and an explosives vehicle licence, road transport legislation of any Australian jurisdiction; and

(b) if a person has ever been found guilty of an offence referred to in paragraph (a), the details of every finding, including—

(i) when and where the finding was made; and

(ii) details of the offence in respect of which the finding was made; and

(iii) a brief description of the circumstances of the offence; and

(c) whether or not the applicant has ever had a licence or other authorisation suspended or revoked under—

(i) the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017, the Dangerous Goods Act 1985, the Dangerous Goods (Transport by Road or Rail) Regulations 2018 or equivalent legislation or regulation in other States and Territories; and