87Hull identification number requirements

87 Hull identification number requirements

87 Hull identification number requirements

(1) A vessel registration certificate is not to be issued or transferred in respect of a vessel unless a hull identification number approved by Transport for NSW is affixed to the vessel in a form, manner and location that is in accordance with—

(a) International Standard No ISO 10087:2006, Small Craft—Craft identification—Coding system published by the International Organization for Standardization and as in force from time to time, or

(b) directions given in writing by Transport for NSW.

(2) This clause does not apply to a commercial vessel or a regulated Australian vessel or vessel regulated under the Navigation Act 2012 of the Commonwealth.

(3) Despite subclause (1), a vessel registration certificate may, with the approval of the responsible regulator, be issued or transferred without a hull identification number being affixed to the vessel. It is a condition of vessel registration that the number is affixed to the vessel within the period specified in the approval.