Expected delays due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Australia Post has closed multiple post offices across south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales and have temporarily paused delivery services across these areas.  This will cause delays in the dispatch and delivery of AMSA issued documents such as seafarer certificates.

Tonnage certificate

For registration of a vessel, you may need a tonnage certificate.

A ship which is more than 24 metres in tonnage length and intending to go on an overseas voyage must have an International Tonnage Certificate (ITC). Tonnage measurements can be arranged through one of the following recognised Classification Societies:

An International Tonnage Certificate issued by, or on behalf of another flag State, remains valid for up to three months after the transfer of flag and may be used for ship registration purposes.

An Australian-issued International Tonnage Certificate should be issued to the ship within three months of the ship transferring flag and a copy provided to the Shipping Registration Office.

Last updated: 12 February 2020

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