Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C01010:body:0:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C01010
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 7410–10149

the certificate is no longer accurate; or
(d) the vessel has been altered (other than a change mentioned in schedule 1 of Marine Order 503), damaged or sold.
       (2) The National Regulator may vary a load line certificate on the National Regulator's own initiative if:
(a) the owner of the vessel has changed; or
(b) the name of the vessel has changed; or
(c) the National Regulator considers that any of the information mentioned in the certificate is no longer accurate; or
(d) the National Regulator becomes aware that a vessel to which the certificate applies has been altered (other than a change mentioned in schedule 1 of Marine Order 503), damaged or sold; or
(e) the variation is a change in conditions imposed on the certificate under subsection 7(2).

11 Suspension of certificate
       (1) The National Regulator must suspend a load line certificate on application if any fees relating to the certificate have been paid.
Note   An application by the owner for a suspension of a certificate must be in accordance with section 9.
       (2) The National Regulator must suspend a load line certificate on the National Regulator's own initiative if the National Regulator is satisfied that the suspension is necessary for any of the following purposes:
(a) ensuring any unpaid fees are recovered;
(b) ensuring necessary repairs are made to the vessel;
(c) the National Regulator considers it to be necessary in the interest of marine safety or protecting the environment.
Note   Suspension of a load line certificate does not extend the duration of the certificate.

12 Criteria for revocation of certificate
       (1) The National Regulator must revoke a load line certificate on application if any fees relating to the certificate have been paid.
       (2) The National Regulator must revoke a load line certificate on the National Regulator's own initiative if:
(a) the National Regulator considers it to be necessary in the interest of marine safety or protecting the environment; or
(b) the certificate was issued in error.
Division 4 Offences

13 Breach of condition of certificate (master)
       (1) The master of a domestic commercial vessel commits an offence if:
(a) there is a load line certificate in force for the vessel; and
(b) the master operates the vessel, or causes or permits the vessel to be operated; and
(c) the operation of the vessel is in breach of a condition of a load line certificate (whether the condition is mentioned in section 7 or in the certificate).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Note   For the burden of proving certain matters — see section 157 of the national law.
       (2) An offence against subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.
       (3) The master is liable to a civil