Use this form to provide notice of intention to load livestock from a port in Australia.
Marine Order 43 [1] requires a ship's master to notify AMSA in writing of the intention to load livestock.
You will need to:
You can include separate attachments if you run out of room on the form.
Note: The estimated duration includes the time for livestock to load and discharge.
For a short voyage you must also provide details of the means of containment. Provide this information as per MO43 Division 14 Short voyages [2].
Vessels with an ACCL must confirm if the following are in full working order:
Livestock vessels with ACCL must also provide:
If the vessel is loading or discharging in more than one port, provide these details for each port.
Send a copy of your completed form to:
Submit a master’s report [8] for completed livestock voyages of more than 24 hours.
The attending AMSA Surveyor will review:
The Australian Government uses information from these reports to:
Direct questions about this form to your nearest AMSA office [5]. Contact your local ship agent for this information.
Links
[1] https://www.amsa.gov.au/about/regulations-and-standards/marine-order-43-cargo-and-cargo-handling-livestock
[2] https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019C00887/Html/Text#_Toc517251004
[3] https://www.amsa.gov.au/about/regulations-and-standards/52018-pre-loading-cargo-information-livestock-vessels
[4] https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/export/controlled-goods/live-animals/livestock/australian-standards-livestock
[5] https://www.amsa.gov.au/about/who-we-are/amsa-state-and-territory-offices
[6] mailto:livestock@amsa.gov.au
[7] mailto:livestockexp@agriculture.gov.au
[8] https://www.amsa.gov.au/forms/masters-report-carriage-livestock-amsa-form-337
[9] https://www.amsa.gov.au/sites/default/files/amsa32.pdf
[10] https://www.amsa.gov.au/sites/default/files/amsa32.dot