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.

What is a regulated Australian vessel?

Your vessel may be considered a regulated Australian vessel (RAV).

Under section 15 of the Navigation Act 2012, a RAV is any Australian vessel that:

  • is registered, required to be registered, or entitled to be registered under the Shipping Registration Act 1981
  • is not a recreational vessel, and
  • is proceeding on an overseas voyage, or for use on an overseas voyage.  An overseas voyage being any voyage beyond the Australian exclusive economic zone (EEZ), or
  • has a valid safety certificate issued under the Navigation Act 2012, other than a tonnage certificate, pollution certificates, an anti-fouling system certificate or a Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance
  • has an opt-in declaration in force.
Last updated: 9 July 2020

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