1. Introduction to AMSA Wes Oswin Southern Liaison (Victoria and Tasmania) Domestic Vessel Division AMSA

2. Australian Maritime Safety Authority AMSA is the national regulator responsible for commercial maritime safety, protection of the marine environment, and maritime and aviation search and rescue

3. Maritime Safety 40,000 Domestic Commercial Vessels 100k + Seafarers 7800 foreign ships inspected in 2011- 12 Inspections at 17 regional offices Issue and monitor international seafarer qualifications Aids to Navigation Vessel Tracking Service Coastal pilotage

4. Protection of the marine environment Marine environment standards Salvage and intervention Pollution response

5. Search and Rescue Land and sea rescue Coordinated rescue of 2608 people in 2011-12 Regional cooperation Over 240,000 distress beacons 2 searches / day

6. Navigation Act 2012 implements Australia’s obligations under international conventions for vessels that travel outside the EEZ and foreign vessels in Australian waters from 1 July 2013 Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (National Law) establishes the National System for Australian commercial vessels that operate domestically (within the EEZ) from 1 July 2013 Maritime Reform

7. NATIONAL SYSTEM FOR DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL VESSEL SAFETY

8. Fundamentals of National System One Regulator - AMSA One Law - the Commonwealth’s National Law Act One System – implementing agreed national standards

9. Role of States/NT in Service Delivery Existing State Marine Agencies are service providers under the National System

10. What is covered where under the new arrangements State Territory LawNational LawNavigation Act Recreational VesselsDomestic vessel used for commercial, government or research activity in Australian waters Foreign flagged vessel Waterway Management Issues – Local Knowledge Pilotage and Harbour Masters Australian vessels leaving EEZ Australian vessel with certification for unrestricted Navigation Act operations Australian vessel that applies to AMSA to opt in

11. Key Concept – What is a Domestic Commercial Vessel A Domestic Commercial Vessel (DCV) is a vessel for use in connection with commercial, government or research activities

12. Elements of the National Law Act Certification Requirements ► Certificate of Survey - The vessel’s fitness for purpose ► Certificate of Operation - Safety Management System (Part E) ► Certificate of Competency – The “ticket” to operate the vessel

13. AMSA and Yachting Australia  Normal Club Activities = Not Commercial = Compliance with State legislation (Marine Safety Act 2010 in Victoria)  Delivery of courses to the public for a fee = Domestic Commercial Vessel = Compliance with the National Law

14. Grandfathering Arrangements Activities that were being carried out prior to 1 July 2013, and were not considered commercial under your previous state legislation, have been effectively ‘grandfathered’ until 2016

15. New YA Commercial Operations are required to be compliant before commencing operations Certificate of Operation Certificate of Survey (if appropriate) Certificates of Competency

16. Certificate of Operation Applicant demonstrates “Competence & Capacity” to operates vessels within the operation Demonstrated by fit and proper person / organisation Compliance with Part E (Operational Safety) of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (Part E)

17. Certificate of Survey Ensures vessels used are fit for purpose  Commercial vessels <7.5 metres long are NS (Non Survey) Vessels  Sailing School or training organisation <24 metres operating inshore are NS (Non Survey Vessels)  Commercial vessels >7.5 metres S vessels (subject to survey)

18. Certificates of Competency Marine Safety (Sail) Exemption 2018  Recognises Yachting Qualifications in commercial circumstances until 30 June 2014  Issued to a person on application  Application form available from local marine agency

19. More Information www.amsa.gov.au or nationalsystem.amsa.gov.au

20. Thanks and Questions