If your yacht is unregistered and you want to participate in races between an Australian port and a foreign port, we, in consultation with Australian Sailing, can grant temporary passes. To be eligible for a temporary pass:
You will need:
We assess applications on a case by case basis. There may be other special circumstances where a yacht may be granted a temporary pass for a yacht race.
To get a temporary pass, you need to:
Application for temporary pass form 218.
You will need to apply for two temporary passes. One for the outgoing voyage, another for the return voyage.
Before you send us your application, pay the fee online.
Record your payment reference number in the ‘Submitting your application’ section on your application form.
Your form can be submitted independently or as part of a group by the race organiser.
Send the original completed forms and confirmation of your payment to:
Shipping Registration Office
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
PO Box 255
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
The race organiser should arrange for Australian Sailing to provide a confirmation letter to us with details of the race and participants.
If your race is not being held by a yachting organisation affiliated with Australian Sailing, you will need to send a letter justifying the need for a temporary pass to us.
Applications for more than one participating vessel can be compiled and sent to us via the race organiser.
We will let you know if there is any additional information that we require to process your application. If not the temporary pass will be finalised and the certificate posted to you.