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Legislated Standards 2008
It is within NMSC's charter to achieve nationally, uniform practices in marine safety.
The role of national standards
Both the Uniform Shipping Laws Code (USL Code) and the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) are technical standards for the design, construction and operation of domestic commercial vessels.The role of legislation
Domestic commercial vessels and personnel are regulated by the marine safety agencies in each of the states, the Northern Territory and the Commonwealth.State, Northern Territory and Commonwealth legislation specifies how and when a standard applies to vessels operating in that jurisdiction.
Currently both the USL Code and the NSCV are applied – and modified – in legislation.
What standards apply now
In order to ensure the latest standards apply, a ‘hybrid’ USL Code – the USL Code 2008 – has been created through amendments to the USL Code. These amendments replace existing USL Code sections with the equivalent, approved NSCV standard.When the USL Code is applied in legislation, new vessels, vessels which undergo an initial survey, and vessels which are upgraded must comply with the Combined USL/NSCV 2008 from October 2008.
In addition, some jurisdictions are progressively applying the NSCV in their legislation. Refer to the relevant legislation to see how the USL Code and NSCV is applied in your jurisdiction
Legislated standards 2008 |
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Approved NSCV construction & equipment sections apply instead of equivalent USL Code sections. |
Original USL Code sections apply until:
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The pre-2008 USL Code applies unless:
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Some variations exist between jurisdictions |
Pre-2008 USL Code may be subject to modifications in legislation |
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Combined USL/NSCV 2008 may be subject to modifications in legislation
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