We want to know what you think about proposed updates to the Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual Part 2.

About the Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 

The Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual Part 2 (SAGM 2) sets clear standards and criteria for Accredited Marine Surveyors and Recognised Organisations (class societies), outlining the procedures for surveying domestic commercial vessels to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards. 

SAGM 2 came into force on 1 July 2018 and has been the prescribed survey standard for more than 5 years.  

Since the introduction of the manual, we have gathered valuable learnings and feedback, which we have now applied to enhance its clarity and effectiveness through these proposed revisions.  

Key proposed revisions 

Class 2 vessels used only for leisure purposes, will be allowed to use the same CE certification as Class 4 vessels for structural approval 

Owners of medium-frequency vessels will be provided the flexibility to complete a year 3 survey either in water or out of water, and owners of high-frequency vessels will have flexibility to swap their year 2 and 3 surveys 

Alignment of construction documentation requirements for restricted C vessels with risk levels, reducing the necessary documentation 

Clarification that Accredited Marine Surveyors may use their own reporting forms, provided these have the required level of detail  

Inclusion of reporting obligations for repair and damage surveys 

Survey tables expanded to remove ambiguity and improve consistency and reliability in the survey processes.  

View the proposed changes in more detail.