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AMSA 171

Application for provisional registration certificate (form 171)

Overview

You can use this form to apply for a provisional registration certificate.

Submitting the form

You can submit your application to us, or a proper officer of an Australian Embassy or High Commission. If you are submitting with an Embassy or High Commission, you should also email the documents to sro@amsa.gov.au for review.

Send your forms and supporting documents 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