Note: An Australian vessel being brought to Australia as deck cargo may not need registration or certification as a regulated Australian vessel (RAV). It depends on the delivery circumstances.  

Notify us: Provide us with your vessel details now so we can assist you.

Registered on the Australian General Shipping Register (if applicable)

Contact AMSA Connect to find out if your vessel needs to be registered. 

If it does, register your vessel.

Compliant with asbestos requirements 

Importing asbestos or asbestos containing materials is prohibited for ships entering Australian waters.

Contact Australian Border Force to ensure that the right inspection and certification measures are in place before your ship arrives. 

Contact Australian Border Force.
Find out more about asbestos on ships.

Compliant with ballast water management requirements 

Your vessel will be subject to biosecurity control. This means you will need to report on how you’ve actively managed biofouling before you arrive in Australian waters. 

Report how you’re managing biofouling through the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s Maritime Arrivals Reporting System. 
See also Marine Notice 11/2022—Biofouling and in-water cleaning.

Compliant with ISPS code requirements (if applicable)

If you are bringing a passenger vessel or cargo vessel of 500 gross tonnage and above to Australia, you will need to comply with the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code. 

See AMSA Marine notice 7/2015 - Piracy and armed robbery against ships for details.

Other requirements 

There may be other requirements you need to comply with. We’ll let you know what they are when you provide us with your vessel details.