Caveats

You will need to provide us:

• the name
• official number
• other details.

That will identify the registered ship.

You will need to download and complete the Caveat form.

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

Learn more about shipping registration fees and payment options.

You will need to attach all required supporting documents and send the paperwork to us at our postal or courier address:

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

You must include payment with your application.

We will let you know if there is any additional information that we need to process your application. If not, the caveat will be registered and you will be sent a letter of confirmation. 

Once the caveat has been registered you will be notified if we receive any application to register a dealing in the ship.

You will need to download and complete a Notice of change of name of caveator or of address for service form 213.

You will need to attach all required supporting documents and send the paperwork to us at our postal or courier address:

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

You must include payment with your application.

When the details have been updated on the register you will be sent a letter confirming that the change has been made.

You will need to download and complete a Withdrawal of caveat form 214.

There may be other documents, certificates and forms you need to complete if they apply to your circumstances. If any of the documents listed below are required to complete your registration, make sure you include them in your application:

• Copy of the will
• Copy of the probate
• Letters of administration of the person's estate
• Office copy of a court order.

How to apply

Lodge the withdrawal of caveat form with supporting evidence such as a copy of the will or probate, or letters of administration of the estate of the person or an office copy of a court order, depending on the circumstances.

You will need to attach all required supporting documents and send the paperwork to us at our postal or courier address:

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

You must include payment with your application.

We will let you know if there is any additional information that we need to process your application for withdrawal of the caveat. When the details have been updated on the register you will be sent a letter of confirmation.