Will I be required to fit a Hull Identification Number number and compliance plate to craft built in Australia after July 2005 ?
Yes, you will for all power craft, but we do not see it as being a problem. We intend to have a easy to understand procedure and are waiting on the final details of requirements before including in plan set. There will be no need to flood or swamp the boat to do the test so that it can be done when the craft is complete. In NSW, you should be able to get a HIN from any BoatCode Agency. You will have to put on a compliance plate meeting the requirements of the Australian Marine Safety Council National Standard for Builders Compliance Plates on Pleasure Vessels. (www.nmsc.gov.au to download). We do not see any problem with you complying with the requirements. For craft under 6 metres you will have to calculate and fit internal flotation, put your boat through a relatively simple test for maximum person and power capacity, complete a pro forma which we will supply and manufacture the compliance plate with the correct wording and the results of the tests. The maximum power of your particul
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