12Issuing criteria

12 Issuing criteria

The issuing body may issue the certificate in the approved form if the issuing body:

(a) has inspected the vessel for the matters mentioned in Appendix A5-I of the Maritime Labour Convention and this Order; and

(b) is satisfied that the vessel complies with this Order and the Maritime Labour Convention.

Note A maritime labour certificate may be issued under section 44 of the Navigation Act.

13 Duration of certificates

(1) A maritime labour certificate has effect for a period, of not more than 5 years, determined by the issuing body, after it is issued or renewed.

(2) An interim maritime labour certificate expires 6 months, or a shorter period determined by the issuing body, after it is issued.

14 Criteria for revocation of certificate

The criteria for revocation of a maritime labour certificate are that:

(a) the vessel is not inspected as required; or

(b) the certificate is not endorsed as required; or

(c) the vessel changes flag; or

(d) a vessel owner ceases to assume responsibility for the operation of a vessel; or

(e) a substantial alteration is made to the vessel’s structure or equipment to which Title 3 of the Maritime Labour Convention applies; or

(f) the issuing body or AMSA decides that the vessel does not comply with this Order; or

(g) any corrective action the vessel owner is required to take is not taken.