52Noise

52 Noise

(1) This section applies to a regulated Australian vessel that is:

(a) constructed after 20 August 2013; and

(b) ≥500 GT.

(2) The owner of the vessel must ensure that the vessel:

(a) complies with the Code on noise levels on board ships; or

(b) if the Code on noise levels on board ships does not apply to the vessel:

(i) is assessed in accordance with the standards mentioned in the code as if the code applied to the vessel; and

(ii) adopts measures in accordance with the guidance provided in the ILO Code of Practice Ambient factors in the workplace, as amended from time to time, to ensure that the standards are complied with.