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it is satisfied that use of the equivalent would be at least as effective as compliance with the requirement to which the equivalent is an alternative; and
(b) use of the equivalent would not contravene SOLAS or the IMSBC Code.

9 Approvals by AMSA for IMSBC Code matters
       (1)A person may apply to AMSA in writing for an approval for the transport of solid bulk cargo that is mentioned in the IMSBC Code.
Note    A fee may be determined for processing an application under this section — see the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990, section 47.
       (2)AMSA may, in writing, approve the proposed arrangement for the transport of solid bulk cargo if satisfied that the arrangement is safe.
Note   This approval is known as a Certificate of Approval.
       (3)This section does not apply to an application for approval of the vessel as being specially fitted or specially constructed in accordance with section 7.3.2 of the IMSBC Code that is mentioned in section 10.

10 Approvals by issuing body for specially fitted or constructed cargo vessels
       (1)The master or owner of a regulated Australian vessel that is a cargo vessel may apply to an issuing body for an approval of the vessel as being specially fitted or specially constructed in accordance with section 7.3.2 of the IMSBC Code.
Note   A fee may be determined for processing an application under this section — see the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990, section 47.
       (2)The application must include the information mentioned in section 7.3.2.4 of the IMSBC Code.
       (3)The master or owner of the vessel may apply for approval in accordance with the application process set out in Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013.
Note   Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013 deals with the following matters about applications:
         * making an application
         * seeking further information about an application
         * the time allowed for consideration of an application
         * imposing conditions on approval of an application
         * notification of a decision on an application
         * review of decisions.
       (4)An issuing body may, in writing, approve the vessel as being a specially fitted or specially constructed cargo vessel only if it is satisfied that the vessel complies with sections 7.3.2.2 or 7.3.2.3 of the IMSBC Code.
Division 2 Requirements for loading, stowage, carriage and unloading

         11 Loading, stowage, carriage and unloading of solid bulk cargoes
       (1)Solid bulk cargo must be loaded, trimmed or carried on a vessel, and unloaded from a vessel, in accordance with the following:
(a) Parts A and B of Chapter VI of SOLAS;
(b) if the cargo is dangerous goods in solid form in bulk — regulation 7-3 of Chapter VII of SOLAS;
(c) the IMSBC Code;
(d) the BLU Code;