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Register, transfer, update or close a registration

Why you should register your vessel and details of the requirements for each register.

Register a vessel on the Australian general shipping register

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

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Register a vessel on the Australian international shipping register

The benefits and eligibility requirements of registration on the Australian international shipping…

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Transferring ownership of an Australian General Register vessel

A vessel registered on the Australian General Shipping Register must be updated with the new owner'…

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Update your registration

Tell us about changes to your ownership or vessel by updating your registration.

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Closing a registration

Find out about how to close a registration.

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Replace your registration certificate

If your registration certificate is lost or damaged, you will need a new one.

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Apply for a continuous synopsis record

Apply for a new continuous synopsis record, update your existing one or get your final record.

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Other transactions

Exemptions, temporary passes, certificates of non-registration, and entitlement to fly flag.

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Submit a notice of intention to register a vessel

If you intend to register a vessel without ownership history, you must submit a notice of intention.

Intention to register a ship

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must…

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Objections to an intention to register a vessel

Objections can be made to us if you believe that the person intending to register the vessel is not…

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Information about vessel registrations

Find our fees and general information.

Guide to the registration of a ship on the Australian International Shipping Register

This guide defines the ships that may be registered and the conditions of registration.

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What is an Australian owned ship?

Definition of an Australian owned ship.

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Guide to registering your ship on the Australian general shipping register

Read this guide to understand your responsibilities under the Shipping Registration Act 1981.

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Warning—unauthorised certification services on behalf of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica

We have become aware that an Australian-based individual is offering unauthorised registration and…

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Shipping registration fees

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian…

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Tonnage certificate

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

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Shipping Registration Office

We manage the establishment of ownership of vessels and associated records.

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Keep your vessel compliant for registration

What you need to do to make sure you and your vessel are compliant with Australian laws and…

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Warning about third party businesses offering assistance with AMSA business services

We are aware that third party businesses are advertising services relating to Australian ship…

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Flag colours

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

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Find out about a vessel

Search the register, request a title extract, or lodge a caveat.

List of registered ships

Search for a registered ship on the Australian General and International Shipping Registers.

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Request a certified extract of Register

If you are looking to purchase a vessel and would like to know the current ownership details or you…

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Caveats

Lodge a caveat to make sure no transactions are registered which may affect your interests in a…

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Pleasure craft and fishing boats

Register your yacht or fishing boat, get a temporary pass for a race or rally and find out about taking your vessel overseas.

Registration of pleasure craft and fishing boats

Consider registering your fishing boat or pleasure craft.

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Apply for a temporary pass for yacht races, rallies, and sailing overseas

What to do if you own a yacht and are participating in an international race, rally, or sailing…

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What is a large yacht?

A super yacht or white boat are colloquial terms for a large yacht.

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Brokers and agents

Assisting vessel owners in ensuring they meet registration requirements as a ship broker or registered agent.

Registered agents

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

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Instructions for brokers

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers…

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