Australian Border Force Vessel Management Plan, Volume 2 - Cape Class, Signed 29 November 2016 ​

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This document is the Australian Border Force Vessel Management Plan for Cape Class vessels, originally signed November 2016 and updated to version 2.1 in August 2024. The plan establishes safety and operational standards for Cape Class cutters used in border protection operations, covering ship safety statements, statutory compliance with the Navigation Act 2012, and safe manning requirements. Key sections detail operational areas, minimum crew qualifications for port security and vessel movements, and full operational crew specifications. The document tracks amendment history from version 1.0 through 2.1, with the most recent update involving vessel induction procedures and medical first aid training requirements. Approvals are documented through the Superintendent of Maritime Safety and Operations and Designated Person Ashore, with annual reviews confirming continued compliance with Navigation Act requirements and no significant operational changes to vessels or procedures.