7Exemptions

7 Exemptions

(1) A person may apply to AMSA, in accordance with the application process set out in Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013, for an exemption of a vessel from a requirement of this Order.

(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 risk the safety of a person or damage the vessel or the environment.

Note 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

Note:  review of decisions.

(3) AMSA may allow a provision of this Order to be dispensed with for a loading or unloading operation, subject to any conditions, if:

(a) an event or incident has damaged or affected material handling equipment or arrangements; and

(b) a written request is received; and

(c) AMSA is satisfied that dispensing with the provision would not risk the safety of a person or damage the vessel or the environment.