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Australian Builders Platefor Recreational Boats (ABP)
Look out for Australian Builders Plates on new Australian made and imported recreational boats, including owner built boats. The ABP aims to make boating safer by providing information about the capability of boats including: the maximum number of people and load allowed; engine rating; weight and buoyancy performance for smaller boats. There are two types of ABPs– |
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National UpdateTasmania, Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales have all introduced the ABP either through legislation or administration. South Australia, the Northern Territory and Victoria will be introducing the ABP in the near future. Please check with your local marine agency. |
Boats will not need a plate if they are: second hand; aquatic toys; amphibious vehicles; canoes, kayaks or similar boats designed to be paddle-powered such as surf skis; hydrofoils or hovercraft; pedal powered boats; personal watercraft carrying no more than two people; racing boats; rowing shells used for racing or rowing training; sailboards; sailing boats; submersibles and surf row boats. Tasmania, Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia have all introduced the ABP either through legislation or administration. The Northern Territory and Victoria will be introducing the ABP in the near future. Please check with your local marine agency for more information. Buoyancy for Vessels Less than Six Metres
*These diagrams are illustrative only and apply in calm water.
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Information for IndustryThe ABP is fast becoming law around Australia, so it is important for manufacturers to start developing plates to keep up with ABP legislation and regulation. To ensure quality control of information on an ABP, only a builder, importer or competent person can supply and approve information on an ABP. A competent person is some-one who has acquired, through training, qualification or experience, the skills to approve information on a builders plate. For further details, download:
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Information for BoatersThe ABP only applies to new boats, not second hand vessels. If you’re looking at buying a boat, this plate will make it easier to choose a boat to suit your needs. It also helps you plan for a safe trip out on the water. For more information, click on to: Safer Boating with an ABP On Board Brochure
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The ABP StandardThe latest edition (Edition 3, November 2005) of the National Standard for the Australian Builders Plate for Recreational Boats is available on the web. This edition incorporates Amendment 1, which includes changes to the standard made in November 2005 as a result of public comment.
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Legislation and RegulationNational ImplementationThe Australian Builders Plate is a national initiative supported by industry. However, it is being introduced through state-based legislation, which means that implementation dates will vary.
Tasmania
Western Australia
Queensland
South Australia
Victoria & the Northern Territory
Model ClausesThe NMSC has developed model clauses to assist the states and the Northern Territory to introduce the ABP via legislation. Please click here for a copy of the implementation package, including model clauses, which was approved in September 2005.
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Public commentThe public comment received in response to the legislative discussion paper was reviewed by two reference groups in June and July 2005.
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Where to Buy PlatesThe Australian Marine Industries Federation (AMIF) provides on line facilities for ordering plates, just go to www.amif.asn.au or telephone (08) 9371 8872.
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Media Releases & ArticlesTechnical Advice Guides ABP The ABP Interpretation The ABP and Plate Boats Technical Advisory Panel guides boat-build Standard ABP Compliance a Must Look out for ABPs on New boats Safer Boating with an ABP on board ABP Update - Marine Businesss Information Smaller Boats to float if swamped Alert to Importers - Importers Requirements to affix on ABP Safer Boating with an ABP on board ABP Requirement Clarified Australian Builders Plate – Media Release - Owner Builders Get On Board with the ABP Australian Builders Plate – Feature Story - Owner Builders Get On Board with the ABP Australian Builders Plate – Feature Story - Full steam ahead for ABP Australian Builders Plate – Feature Story - Safer Boating with an ABP on board Australian Builders Plate – Have your say "CLOSED" Australian Builders Plate – Feature Story Article published in Australian Fisherman and Boatowner Magazine
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Further InformationFor more information, contact your local marine safety agency or |
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