7Exemptions

7 Exemptions

(1) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel may apply for an exemption of the vessel from a requirement of this Order in accordance with the application process set out in Division 3 of Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013.

(2) AMSA may give an exemption only if satisfied that:

(a) compliance with the requirement would be unnecessary or unreasonable having regard to the vessel, its equipment and its intended voyage; and

(b) giving the exemption would not contravene SOLAS.

(3) An exemption is subject to any conditions AMSA imposes to ensure the safety of the vessel.

(4) The owner of the vessel must comply with any conditions mentioned in subsection (3).

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

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 review of decisions.

Note 2 For transitional arrangements for an exemption given from a provision of a previous issue of this Order — see Division 6.