Load Line Certificate - Australian Government

Description

You will need this certificate if you are the master or owner of a domestic commercial vessel over 24 metres in length.

This certificate is not required for fishing vessels or vessels used only to carry passengers in smooth and partially smooth waters.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible, you must:

  • make sure your vessel complies with relevant parts of the Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) code
  • complete any relevant forms
  • pay any prescribed fees.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Fees

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Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Act(s) name

Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Marine Order 507 (Load Line Certificates - National Law) 2018 Australian Government

Administering agency

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Ship Safety Division

Contact details

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Enquiries

Ship Safety Division

Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Operating address: 82 Northbourne Avenue
Braddon, Australian Capital Territory 2612
Mailing address: GPO BOX 2181
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601
Toll Free: 1800 627 484
Phone: 02 6279 5000
Email: shipsafetyreqs@amsa.gov.au