Marine Order 31 (SOLAS and non-SOLAS certification) 2019
21Duration of non-SOLAS certificates
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21 Duration of non-SOLAS certificates
(1) A certificate comes into force on the day specified in the certificate, and if no day is so specified, on the day which it is issued.
(2) However, for a vessel that has an existing non-SOLAS certificate that has not expired, the new certificate comes into force on completion of the renewal survey.
(3) A non-SOLAS certificate remains in force for the period specified in the following table for the kind of certificate mentioned unless a shorter period is specified in the certificate.
| Kind of certificate(non-SOLAS) | Maximum duration period |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Survey for a Passenger Ship | 1 year |
| Certificate of Survey for a Cargo Ship* | 5 years |
| Certificate of Survey for a Fishing Vessel* | 5 years |
Note 1 The certificates indicated with an asterisk (*) may be issued in parts corresponding to the areas that would be covered by SOLAS certification, ie, Safety Construction, Safety Equipment and Safety Radio.
Note 2 A certificate that has expired before completion of the vessel's renewal survey may be issued a certificate for a shorter period than the maximum period specified consistent with the duration requirements for SOLAS certificates that are subject to Regulation I/14 of SOLAS.
(4) A non-SOLAS certificate ceases to be in force if:
(a) the vessel ceases to be registered in Australia; or
(b) any survey or inspection is not completed in accordance with this Marine Order; or
(c) the certificate is not endorsed in accordance with this Marine Order; or
(d) the certificate is replaced by re-issue.