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to which the DSC Code applies, or would apply if the vessel were engaged on international voyages — section 1.6 of the DSC Code.
place of refuge has the same meaning as in the 2000 HSC Code or 1994 HSC Code.
Note 1   Some terms used in this Order are defined in Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013, including:
           * IMO
           * SOLAS.
Note 2   Other terms used in this Order are defined in the Navigation Act, including:
           * issuing body
           * seafarer certificate
           * vessel.
Note 3   A copy of each IMO resolution that adopts or amends a Code mentioned in this Order is available at http://www.imo.org or the AMSA website Marine Orders link at http://www.amsa.gov.au.
Note 4   For delegation of AMSA's powers under this Order — see the AMSA website Marine Orders link at http://www.amsa.gov.au.

5 Interpretation
       In this Order:
(a) a term that is used but is not defined for this Order, and is defined in the 2000 HSC Code, the 1994 HSC Code or the DSC Code, has the meaning given by the code in which it is defined; and
(b) for a regulated Australian vessel — a reference in the 2000 HSC Code, the 1994 HSC Code or the DSC Code to the Administration, is taken to mean AMSA.
Note   AMSA has an agreement with each of the recognised organisations mentioned in Schedule 1 of Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013 for the provision of survey and certification services for vessels registered in Australia. These bodies are authorised to provide these services on behalf of AMSA.

6 Application
       (1)This Order applies to a regulated Australian vessel that is:
(a) a vessel to which the 2000 HSC Code applies, or would apply if the vessel were engaged on international voyages, constructed after 30 June 2002; or
(b) a vessel to which the 1994 HSC Code applies, or would apply if the vessel were engaged on international voyages, constructed after 31 December 1996 and before 1 July 2002; or
(c) a vessel constructed before 1 January 1996 that meets the requirements of the 1994 HSC Code; or
(d) a vessel constructed before 1 January 1996, other than a vessel mentioned in paragraph (c), to which the DSC Code applies, or would apply if the vessel were engaged on international voyages.
       (2)This Order, other than Divisions 2, 3 and 6, also applies to a foreign vessel.

7 Exemptions
       (1)An owner of a regulated Australian vessel may apply, in accordance with the application process set out in Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013, for an exemption of a vessel from a requirement of this Order.
       (2)AMSA may give an exemption only if satisfied that:
(a) compliance with the requirement would be unnecessary