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Code — the variation is in accordance with those provisions.
Note   A variation may be in the form of an endorsement on an existing certificate allowing the certificate to be in force for a period beyond the date specified in the certificate for expiry.

14 Revocation of certificate
        For section 102 of the Navigation Act, the criteria for revocation of an IP Ship Safety Certificate are that:
(a) the certificate contains incorrect information; or
(b) the owner of the vessel asks in writing that the vessel's certificate be revoked; or
(c) a condition of the certificate has been, or is likely to be, breached; or
(d) the vessel to which the certificate applies ceases to be registered in Australia.
Division 3 Requirements for foreign vessels

15 Certificate required for foreign vessels
        A vessel that is a foreign vessel must have a certificate that is issued in accordance with the IP Code.
Note   It is an offence under sections 106 and 107 of the Navigation Act if a vessel is taken to sea without a certificate of a specified kind in force for the vessel.

16 Requirements for foreign vessels
       (1) A foreign vessel must comply with the requirements of Chapter XV of SOLAS and the IP Code that apply to the vessel.
       (2) However, a foreign vessel need only comply with regulations III/1, III/2 (except for paragraph 2.1.7), IV/7 and IV/8 of the IP Code before its first intermediate or renewal survey occurring after 1 July 2024, whichever occurs first, if the vessel was:
(a) constructed before 1 July 2024; and
(b) permitted by its Administration to carry more than 12 industrial personnel in accordance with Interim recommendations on the safe carriage of more than 12 industrial personnel on board vessels engaged on international voyages (IMO Resolution MSC.418(97)).
Division 4 Other matters

17 Personnel transfer appliances and arrangements — use, maintenance and implementation
       (1) The master or owner of a regulated Australian vessel must ensure the following:
(a) personnel transfer appliances and arrangements are be kept clean, properly maintained and regularly inspected to ensure that they are safe to use;
(b) the rigging and use of the personnel transfer arrangements are supervised by a responsible officer and operated by properly trained personnel;
(c) safety procedures are be established and followed by personnel engaged in rigging and operating any mechanical equipment;
(d) means of communication is to be provided between the supervising responsible officer and the navigation bridge;
(e) personnel transfer arrangements are to be permanently marked to enable identification of each appliance for the purposes of survey, inspection and record-keeping;
(f) a record of use and maintenance is to be kept on board the vessel;
(g) prior to commencing personnel