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in the Load Lines Convention, has the meaning given by Load Lines Convention; and
(b) for a regulated Australian vessel — a reference in the Load Lines Convention to the Administration is taken to mean AMSA; and
(c) the unified interpretations of the Load Lines Convention, published by the IMO, are to be taken into account in complying with the requirements of the convention.
Note for paragraph (b)   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.
Note for paragraph (c)   The following circulars are relevant: LL.3/Circ.55, LL.3/Circ.69, LL.3/Circ.77, LL.3/Circ.130, LL.3/Circ.155, LL.3/Circ.162, LL.3/Circ.194 and LL.3/Circ.208.

6 Application
        This Order applies to:
(a) a regulated Australian vessel; and
(b) other than Divisions 2 and 6 — a foreign vessel.

7 Exemptions
       (1) An owner of a regulated Australian vessel may apply for an exemption of a vessel from a requirement of this Order in accordance with the application process set out in Division 3 of Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013.
Note   For a vessel ordinarily engaged on international voyages, or a vessel intending to undertake a single international voyage, that is seeking an International Load Lines Exemption Certificate in accordance with paragraph (2) or (4) of Article 6 of the Load Lines Convention — see Division 2.
       (2) AMSA may give an exemption only if satisfied that:
(a) compliance with the requirement would be unnecessary or unreasonable having regard to the vessel, its equipment and its intended voyage; and
(b) the exemption would be consistent with the Load Lines Convention.
Note   Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013 deals with the following matters about exemptions and equivalents:
           * 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.
       (3) An exemption is subject to any conditions AMSA imposes to ensure the safety of the vessel.
Note   The owner of a vessel should attach a copy of an exemption to the record of conditions of assignment of load lines carried on board the vessel.
       (4) The owner of a vessel must comply with any conditions mentioned in subsection (3).

8 Equivalents
       (1) A person may apply, in accordance with the application process set out in Division 3 of Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013, for approval to use an equivalent on a regulated Australian vessel.
Note   For definitions of equivalent and use — see section 6 of Marine Order 1