Legal Notice And FAQ
Present Status
LEGAL NOTICE
Presently MV Rushcutter is not a museum ship and is not accredited as a "not for profit" entity.
She is a privately owned vessel and is used for promotion work such as making use of her presence to generate beneficial exposure for various business or community organisations.
She cannot operate for the purpose of carrying passengers for reward, nor can she be commercially chartered for any purpose other than what it permitted under law.
Sunset On The Bay
The Ship Today
Following decommissioning in 2001, the ship was sold to private interests with a number of "proposed" uses
Her sonar equipment was removed in addition to other defence equipment.
The end result left Rushcutter a ship without a purpose, and although operational the ship was left idle for a substantial period of time.
Despite being built for government with criteria far in excess of "standard construction" and fitted with advanced equipment at the time, she is not presently licenced to carry passengers for reward
Is Rushcutter A Museum Ship?
No.
Obviously she could form part of such an attraction however it is not feasible at this stage.
Is Rushcutter A Commercial Vessel?
No.
The ship is a classed as a "Recreational Vessel" and as such is not permitted to operate as a commercial enterprise.
Is Rushcutter Available For Charter?
No
It is only permitted to use the vessel privately pursuant to NSW Maritime Regulations in the same way that any privately owned and operated vessel is operated however it cannot be rented or hired for seagoing operations for example the carrying ticketed passengers.
It is an imposing craft and generates significant interest and thus is ideal for promotion or incorporating into certain events.
Is the ship safe?
Yes.
The ship is compliant with NSW regulations and exceeds conventional saftey criteria.
