Home >
Combined USL/NSCV 2008
Application
The Combined USL/NSCV 2008 applies to all new and upgraded vessels from 1 October 2008.
A State, Northern Territory or Commonwealth marine safety agency may also apply the Combined USL/NSCV 2008 to existing vessels: contact your marine safety agency for more information.
Vessels for which an application for design approval is submitted to the marine safety agency prior to 1 October 2008 may comply with the Pre-2008 USL Code provided construction of the vessel begins within a three year period. Contact your marine safety agency for more information.
Warnings
The links to the Combined USL/NSCV 2008 sections below contain consolidated versions of the standards, incorporating all amendments to the USL Code contained in Amendment Lists 1 to 6.
These consolidated versions are provided as a service to users only. They do not constitute the official version of the USL Code section. The Original Documents can be obtained by going to the USL Code page.
Please also note that not all sections of the Combined USL/NSCV 2008 apply in all states, the Northern Territory, or the Commonwealth. Refer to the relevant legislation to find out exactly how standards are applied in your jurisdiction.
Disclaimer
1) This is not the official version of the USL Code or the NSCV. The documents are consolidated versions which are provided as a service to users. The original documents can be obtained by clicking on this link.
2) The National Marine Safety Committee Inc takes no responsibility for the content of the Combined USL/NSCV 2008, nor losses that may occur through application of the Code.
3) The applicability of the Combined USL/NSCV 2008 to a particular commercial vessel varies depending upon the relevant Federal, State or Territory legislation. Some legislation calls up the Combined USL/NSCV 2008 in full, some only in part, while some legislation may specify different requirements or standards. Users should refer to the relevant legislation and/or Marine Authority for advice as to the applicability of the standards to their vessel within the particular jurisdiction.
By clicking on this link you agree to the above.
