Protection of the Sea Shipping Levy - Australian Government

Description

You will be required to pay this levy if you operate a vessel that is more than 24 metres in length and contains more than 10 tonnes of oil in bulk as fuel or cargo. If you already pay the Marine Navigation levy and the Marine Navigation (Regulatory Functions) Levy, you will also be required to pay the Protection of the Seas Levy.

 

The purpose of this levy is to ensure there are adequate funds to clean any environmental damage from pollution if the responsible person is unable to be identified.

Service type

Regulatory Obligation

An obligation defined in law. A business must comply with relevant services.

Duration

Payments must be made every 3 months.

Fees

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Task Type Business Structure Description
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11.25 cents per net ton per quarter, with a minimum of A$10 per quarter. Fees for 2024-25

Forms

Act(s) name

Protection of the Sea (Shipping Levy) Act 1981 Australian Government

Administering agency

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Navigation Safety and International Division

Contact details

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