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AMSA 170

Application for change of home port (form 170)


Overview

You can use this form to make an application for a change of home port.

Eligibility criteria

The presently approved home ports are:

  • NSW: Sydney, Newcastle, Port Kembla, Yamba, Jervis Bay, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens.
  • VIC: Melbourne, Geelong, Portland.
  • QLD: Abell Point, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Hamilton Is., Hayman Is., Karumba, Mackay, Maryborough, Mooloolaba, Mourilyan, Port Douglas, Rockhampton, Southport, Townsville. Rosslyn Bay
  • SA: Port Adelaide, Kingston, Goolwa, Wallaroo. Port Lincoln
  • WA: Broome, Fremantle, Dampier, Port Hedland.
  • TAS: Hobart, Burnie, Devonport, Launceston.
  • NT: Darwin, Gove Harbour.

Submitting the form

Send the original completed forms with the original registration certificate to:

The Registrar of Ships
Shipping Registration Office

Postal address:
PO Box 255
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

Courier address:
Level 2, 28 Gordon Street
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Australia
Telephone (02) 6279 5925

More information

Find details about applicable fees

Last updated: 5 September 2024