Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00015:section:285a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00015
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 285A
Character Range: 464568–465373

285A  Vessels to have a ballast water management plan and certificate
 (1) An Australian vessel (whether in or outside Australian seas) must, subject to subsection (3) and section 285B, have:
 (a) a ballast water management plan; and
 (b) a ballast water management certificate that is in force.
Note: A person may commit an offence if the vessel does not have a ballast water management plan and a ballast water management certificate that is in force (see section 285C).
 (2) A foreign vessel in Australian seas must, subject to subsection (3) and section 285B, have:
 (a) a ballast water management plan; and
 (b) a ballast water management certificate that is in force.
 (3) The determination under section 308A may prescribe vessels that are exempt from the requirements in subsections (1) and (2).