8Equivalents

8 Equivalents

(1) A person may apply to AMSA, in accordance with the application process set out in Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013, for approval to use an equivalent.

(2) AMSA may approve use of an equivalent if satisfied that:

(a) the vessel has adequate arrangements to protect the working and living conditions of its seafarers; and

(b) approving the use of the equivalent would not contravene paragraph 4 of Article VI of the Maritime Labour Convention.

Note 1 For definitions of use and equivalent — see Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013.

Note 2 Paragraph 4 of Article VI of the Maritime Labour Convention provides that an arrangement is equivalent if conducive to the full achievement of the general object and purpose of the MLC standard concerned.