82Application for local knowledge certificates

82 Application for local knowledge certificates S. 82(1) amended by Nos 78/2011 s. 19, 36/2013 s. 54, 34/2023 s. 127(Sch. 1 item 7.23(a)). (1) A master of a domestic commercial vessel who is a holder of a certificate of competency may apply to Safe Transport Victoria for the issue of a local knowledge certificate. S. 82(2)(a) amended by No. 34/2023 s. 127(Sch. 1 item 7.23(a)). (b) be accompanied by— (i) evidence that the applicant has a certificate of competency for the type or class of vessel that he or she may operate; and S. 82(2)(b)(ii) amended by No. 34/2023 s. 127(Sch. 1 item 7.23(b)). (ii) evidence that the applicant has completed any training required by Safe Transport Victoria; and (iii) evidence that the applicant has suitable qualifications and experience appropriate to the State waters to which the local knowledge certificate will apply; and (iv) the prescribed fee (if any). S. 82(3) amended by No. 34/2023 s. 127(Sch. 1 item 7.23(c)). (a) may require the applicant to provide further information or material in respect of the application; and (b) may require the information or material to be verified; and