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else to be done for implementing regulation 2 of Chapter XI-1 of SOLAS.
Division 3 Identification numbers

13 Ship identification number
       The identification number of a vessel must be marked on the vessel in accordance with regulation 3 of Chapter XI-1 of SOLAS if the vessel is:
(a) a passenger vessel of at least 100 gross tonnage; or
(b) a cargo vessel of at least 300 gross tonnage.

14 Owner identification number
       For paragraph 2 of regulation 3-1 of Chapter XI-1 of SOLAS (which enables a government to specify, for a vessel entitled to fly its flag, who is the registered owner of the vessel), a person with the overall general control and management of the vessel is specified.
Division 4 Continuous Synopsis Records

15 Requirement for Continuous Synopsis Record
       (1)The owner of a vessel must ensure that a Continuous Synopsis Record:
(a) is kept on board the vessel; and
(b) is available for inspection at all times; and
(c) for a vessel constructed before 1 July 2004 — includes the history of the vessel from 1 July 2004.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Note   The Continuous Synopsis Record of a foreign vessel is subject to inspection in Australia as part of AMSA's port state control procedures.
       (2)An offence against subsection (1) is a strict liability offence.
       (3)A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Civil penalty: 50 penalty units.

16 Application for and issue of Continuous Synopsis Record
       (1)The Registrar of Ships must issue a Continuous Synopsis Record, for a vessel, that sets out the information mentioned in paragraph 3 of regulation 5 of Chapter XI-1 of SOLAS if:
(a) the owner of the vessel applies for a Continuous Synopsis Record; and
(b) the Registrar of Ships is satisfied with the completeness and accuracy of the information given; and
(c) the application fee, if any, has been paid.
Note   Information about fees, which are determined under section 47 of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990, can be obtained from the Registrar of Ships.  The information is also available on the AMSA website at http://www.amsa.gov.au.
       (2)An application for a Continuous Synopsis Record may be made in writing to the Registrar of Ships.
Note  Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013 provides that if a form is approved for the application the approved form must be used. Approved forms are available on the AMSA website at http://www.amsa.gov.au. If a postal address differs from a street address, both should be given.
       (3) If a Continuous Synopsis Record has previously been issued for the vessel, it must be kept on board the vessel and a copy given with an application under subsection (2).
       (4) The Registrar of Ships may