South Australian Consolidated Acts

HARBORS AND NAVIGATION ACT 1993 - SECT 59

59—Certificate of survey

        (1)         A certificate of survey issued in respect of a vessel certifies—

            (a)         that the vessel is structurally sound and conforms with the requirements of the regulations; and

            (b)         that the vessel has the equipment required by the regulations and that the equipment is in working order.

        (2)         A certificate of survey remains in force for a period stated in the certificate.

        (3)         If—

            (a)         a structural alteration is made, without the consent of the CEO, to the hull of a vessel in respect of which a certificate of survey is in force; or

            (b)         a material alteration is made, without the consent of the CEO, to the equipment of a vessel in respect of which a certificate of survey is in force,

the certificate of survey is void.

        (4)         A certificate of survey that is void under subsection (3) must be returned to the CEO at his or her request.

        (5)         If a certificate is not returned in accordance with subsection (4), the owner and the master of the vessel to which the certificate relates are each guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: $750.