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of SOLAS; or
(b) for a regulated Australian vessel that is not proceeding on, or for use on, an overseas voyage — a document issued by AMSA to the same effect as a document mentioned in paragraph (a).
Note   A Continuous Synopsis Record is intended to provide an on-board record of the history of a vessel — see paragraph 2.1 of regulation 5 of Chapter XI-1 of SOLAS.
ESP Code means the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers 2011 adopted by IMO Resolution A.1049 (27), as in force from time to time.
Note   A list of each IMO resolution that adopts or amends this Code is available on AMSA's website http://www.amsa.gov.au.
home port, for a vessel, has the same meaning as in regulation 2 of the Shipping Registration Regulations 1981 for a ship.
official number, for a registered vessel, has the same meaning as in regulation 2 of the Shipping Registration Regulations 1981 for a registered ship.
Registrar of Ships means the Registrar or a Deputy Registrar as defined in section 3 of the Shipping Registration Act 1981.
Note 1   The Registrar of Ships is a member of the staff of AMSA — see section 50 of the Shipping Registration Act 1981.
Note 2   Some terms used in this Order are defined in Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013, including:
         * Australian General Shipping Register
         * Australian International Shipping Register
         * equivalent
         * SOLAS
         * use, of an equivalent.
Note 3   Other terms used in this Order are defined in the Navigation Act, including:
         * inspector
         * owner
         * regulated Australian vessel.
Note 4   For delegation of AMSA's powers to make decisions under this Order —see the AMSA website at http:/www.amsa.gov.au.

7 Date of construction of vessel
       For this Order, a vessel is taken to have been constructed when:
(a) the keel is laid; or
(b) both:
 (i) construction identifiable with a specific vessel starts; and
 (ii) the lesser of at least 50 tonnes, or 1% of the estimated total mass of all structural material, of the vessel is assembled.

8 References to the Administration
       For this Order, a reference to the Administration in Chapter XI-1 of SOLAS, an IMO resolution or document mentioned in this Order means AMSA.
Note   Information on obtaining copies of IMO resolutions or other documents mentioned in this Order is available from AMSA.

9 Application
       (1)This Order applies to each of the following vessels:
(a) a regulated Australian vessel proceeding on an overseas voyage or for use on an overseas voyage;
(b) a foreign vessel:
 (i) in an Australian port; or
 (ii) entering or leaving an Australian port; or
 (iii) in the internal waters of Australia;