Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

NAVIGATION ACT 2012 - SECT 25

  (1)   The owner, or any of the owners, of a vessel may apply to AMSA for a declaration (an opt - in declaration ) that the vessel is a regulated Australian vessel.

  (2)   AMSA must, by written instrument, make an opt - in declaration for a vessel if AMSA is satisfied:

  (a)   that the vessel is registered under the Shipping Registration Act 1981 ; and

  (b)   that the vessel is seaworthy; and

  (c)   that the vessel is not substandard (if applicable); and

  (d)   of such other matters (if any) as are prescribed by the regulations.

  (3)   AMSA must make a decision on an application under subsection   (1) within 30 days of the making of the application.

  (4)   An opt - in declaration is not a legislative instrument.

  (5)   AMSA must not make an opt - in declaration other than as mentioned in subsection   (2).