Exemption 13 expires on 30 June 2025 and will not be renewed.
Before the exemption expires, you will need to hold a certificate of competency, such as a Coxswain Grade 3, or Coxswain Grade 2 - depending on your operations. You may be able to apply for a specific exemption (SPEX) if there are extraordinary reasons for not being able to comply with the applicable requirements.
To ensure the continuity of your operations, please take action at least 90 days before your exemption expires.
You can apply to us for a wildlife or other sightseeing operation exemption by completing and submitting an application for wildlife or other sightseeing exemption (AMSA 791).
Note: Any permission issued for this exemption will have an expiry date of 30 June 2025.
What this exemption will allow you to do
Exemption 13 allows you to participate in a wildlife or other sightseeing operation in inland waters without the required certificate of competency.
To be approved for Exemption 13, we must consider that you are capable of being the master of a vessel that is:
- less than 12 metres long
- powered by an inboard engine of less than 100 kilowatts, or by an outboard engine of unlimited power.
You must restrict the operation of your vessel to a speed of less than 10 knots during the operation.
We may impose additional restrictions on your operation depending on the condition of the waters you are operating in.
Legislation and incorporated material
Related information
Superseded
- Exemption 13 – In force 1 February 2018 - 30 June 2020 PDF193.61 KB
- Exemption 13 – In force 1 July 2013 - 30 June 2018 PDF92.87 KB