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management system may include matters that are recorded either in writing or electronically provided that the method of recording is reliable for accessibility purposes.
Note 1   The applicant must also demonstrate appropriate competence and capacity for the safe operation of the vessel — see paragraph 48(1)(b) of the national law.
Note 2   There are approved forms for the application for the initial issue (first issue) and the subsequent issue (renewal) of a certification of operation — see AMSA website at www.amsa.gov.au. The renewal form is approved for circumstances where: (a) the vessel has had a certificate of operation in force within a 2 year period before the application for renewal is made; (b) if there is a change — it is limited to removing a vessel from the certificate, lowering the operational area category of a vessel (e.g. C to D) or removing a kind of operation (charter, research, dredging, towing etc) from the certificate. In other circumstances, see the AMSA website for information.

9 Conditions on certificate
        For paragraph 48(4)(a) of the national law, a certificate of operation is subject to the following conditions:
       (a) the criteria for the issue or re-issue of the certificate mentioned in section 8 must continue to be met in relation to each vessel to which the certificate applies;
       (b) unless indicated otherwise, matters required to be recorded or kept in accordance with Schedule 1 or 2 must be kept both:
 (i) on board the vessel if it is practicable to do so given the size and use of the vessel; and
 (ii) onshore, with shore-based personnel;
       (c) each vessel must meet any conditions to which the vessel is subject under:
 (i) a certificate of survey; or
 (ii) any exemption from the requirement to hold a certificate of survey;
(d) each vessel must comply with any limitations on each operational area mentioned in the certificate for the vessel;
(e) the holder of the certificate must ensure compliance with the requirements set out in this Marine Order that apply for a safety management system;
(f) the holder of the certificate must tell the National Regulator in writing:
 (i) at least 14 days before changing the nature of the operations of a vessel to which the certificate applies; or
 (ii) at least 14 days before any alteration or replacement affecting the electrical system, machinery or associated systems, stability, watertight integrity or subdivision or equipment type of a vessel to which the certificate applies; or
 (iii) within 14 days if a matter recorded on the certificate is no longer accurate;
(g) the certificate must not be transferred to another person.
Note for paragraph (b)   Unless indicated otherwise, matters may be recorded either in writing or electronically provided