67Vessel plans

67 Vessel plans

Before construction of a vessel that is to be registered on the Australian Shipping Register commences, the following plans must be approved by an issuing body:

(a) a plan of the vessel on a scale of at least 1 in 200, showing the location and arrangement of the accommodation; and

(b) a plan of the accommodation on a scale of at least 1 in 50 showing:

(i) the use of each space; and

(ii) furniture arrangements and

(iii) lighting arrangements; and

(iv) heating arrangements; and

(v) sanitary arrangements.

Note A list of recognised organisations who may perform the role of issuing body is included in Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2011.