19Decision on application for renewal

19 Decision on application for renewal

19.1 This provision applies if AMSA receives an application for renewal of a pilotage provider licence under provision 18.

19.2 AMSA must not later than 2 months after AMSA receives the application:

(a) decide the application for renewal; and

19.3 AMSA must:

(a) renew the licence; or

(b) refuse to renew the licence.

19.4 If AMSA does not renew the pilotage provider licence of the pilotage provider within 3 months after receiving the application, AMSA is taken to have refused to issue the licence.

19.5 AMSA may renew a pilotage provider licence only if it is satisfied that:

(a) the compliance audit undertaken under Subdivision 2.4 for the application shows the systems of the pilotage provider comply with this Part; and

(b) the pilotage provider can comply with the Act.

19.6 Provision 19.5 does not limit the matters AMSA may consider in making a decision under this provision.