8Exemptions

8 Exemptions

(1) A requirement of this Marine Order does not apply in relation to a regulated Australian vessel if AMSA, under this section, exempts the vessel from the requirement.

(2) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel may apply, in accordance with the application process mentioned in Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013, to AMSA for an exemption from a provision of this Marine Order that provides for an application for an exemption.

Note Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013 deals with the following matters about exemptions:

Note: making an application

Note: seeking further information about an application

Note: the time allowed for consideration of an application

Note: imposing conditions on approval of an application

Note: notification of a decision on an application

Note: review of decisions.

(3) AMSA may give an exemption only if it:

(a) is satisfied that giving the exemption would not contravene the Maritime Labour Convention; and

(b) has consulted in accordance with any requirements for consultation, mentioned in the Maritime Labour Convention, that apply to the exemption.

Note The issuing body will note any exemption for a vessel approved by AMSA on the vessel’s declaration of maritime labour compliance.