Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00094:section:25
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00094
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Provision Reference: s 25
Character Range: 64092–64955

25  Opting in to coverage—vessel declared to be a regulated Australian vessel
 (1) The owner, or any of the owners, of a vessel may apply to AMSA for a declaration (an opt‑in declaration) that the vessel is a regulated Australian vessel.
 (2) AMSA must, by written instrument, make an opt‑in declaration for a vessel if AMSA is satisfied:
 (a) that the vessel is registered under the Shipping Registration Act 1981; and
 (b) that the vessel is seaworthy; and
 (c) that the vessel is not substandard (if applicable); and
 (d) of such other matters (if any) as are prescribed by the regulations.
 (3) AMSA must make a decision on an application under subsection (1) within 30 days of the making of the application.
 (4) An opt‑in declaration is not a legislative instrument.
 (5) AMSA must not make an opt‑in declaration other than as mentioned in subsection (2).