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Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels) 2024
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38 Headroom
(1) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel must comply with the minimum headroom mentioned in paragraph 6(a) of MLC standard A3.1 unless a reduction of headroom has been approved.
(2) AMSA may approve a reduction of headroom if:
(a) an application has been made in accordance with Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013; and
(b) it considers it reasonable and will not cause discomfort to seafarers.