A vessel is likely to fit the “Survey-exempt vessels” category in the Australian Code of Practice if it is a vessel <12m in lower risk operations. In line with the general requirements for domestic commercial vessels, a lighter touch regime applies to these lower risk vessels*. *Australian Code of Practice, cl1.2(1)(b) Survey-exempt vessels Information on…

A vessel which fits the “Vessels in survey” category is likely to be >12m in length with risk factors such as higher speeds. *Australian Code of Practice, cl1.2(1)(c) Vessels in survey NOTE Due to the new AMSA Policy Statement for “Novel Vessels”Policy Statement for “Novel Vessels” in NSCV F3, you will likely be required to…

Author: AMC Search and Trusted Autonomous SystemsPublished: 09/05/2022Category: Standards, frameworks, and guidelinesLast updated: 03/10/2022 This document is available as a PDF, which can be viewed as an embedded file or downloaded to your computer. Document Summary These Guidance Materials have been developed to support the use of the Australian Code of Practice. The Guidance Materials…

A vessel is likely to fit the “Autonomous and Remotely Operated Marine Equipment” category in the Australian Code of Practice if it is a small, light surface or sub-surface vessel which is not capable of inflicting significant damage or causing significant safety risks*. This includes both surface and subsurface vessels. *Australian Code of Practice, cl1.2(1)(a)…

Author: Trusted Autonomous SystemsPublished: 09/05/2022Category: Standards, frameworks, and guidelinesLast updated: 03/10/2022 This document is available as a PDF, which can be viewed as an embedded file or downloaded to your computer. Document Summary The Australian Code of Practice provides a best practice standard tailored for autonomous and remotely operated vessels operating in Australia. It is…