Exemption from the requirement to be registered

What do I need to do?

To apply for an exemption from the requirement to be registered, you need to:

Ensure that you have a signed demise charter agreement

A copy of the demise charter agreement is required in order to grant an exemption from the requirement to be registered.

Complete the form

Application for exemption from the requirement to be registered.

Pay the fee for an application for exemption

You must pay a non-refundable fee when lodging your application.

Learn more about shipping registration fees and payment options.

Lodge application form and supporting documentation

Send the original completed form with a copy of the demise charter agreement to:

• Postal address—Australian Maritime Safety Authority Shipping Registration Office, PO Box 255, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450.
• Courier address—Australian Maritime Safety Authority Shipping Registration Office, Level 2, 28 Gordon St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450.

If your ship is registered you will need to surrender your registration when lodging the application.

Wait for us to let you know

We will let you know if there is any additional information that we need to process your application. If not, the exemption will be finalised and we will post the exemption certificate to you.