42Variation of accreditation

42 Variation of accreditation

(1) The National Regulator may, on its own initiative or on application by an accredited marine surveyor: (a) remove or vary a limitation or condition on the surveyor’s accreditation; or (b) add a limitation or condition to the surveyor’s accreditation.

Note: A decision to vary an accreditation is a reviewable decision (see section 47).

(2) An accredited marine surveyor may apply, in writing, for a variation of the surveyor’s accreditation. (3) The application must: (a) be in a form approved by the National Regulator; and (b) include the following information: (i) the category, or categories, of surveying in relation to which the applicant is seeking a variation of the accreditation; (ii) a summary of the applicant’s work experience relevant to that category or those categories; (iii) certified copies of the applicant’s qualifications relevant to that category or those categories; (iv) evidence of any continuing professional development undertaken by the applicant with a professional association related to vessel building, vessel design, vessel engineering or vessel survey; (v) the names and addresses of 2 professional referees. (4) Section 23 (National Regulator may require an applicant to provide further information, conduct survey or attend interview) applies in relation to the application as if it were an application for accreditation. (5) The National Regulator must notify an accredited marine surveyor of a decision to vary, or to refuse to vary, the surveyor’s accreditation within 30 days after making the decision. (6) A variation of an accreditation takes effect on the date notified in writing by the National Regulator. (7) The National Regulator may refuse to vary an accreditation.

Note: A decision to refuse to vary an accreditation is a reviewable decision (see section 47).