Unique Vessel Identifier - Australian Government

Description

You will need to apply for a unique vessel identifier if you work with or own a domestic commercial vessel. All domestic commercial vessels legally require a unique vessel identifier.

Vessel identifiers are used by the Agency, marine safety inspectors and other vessel operators to identity domestic commercial vessels. Vessel identifiers also assist with search and rescue purposes or if your vessel is lost or stolen.

Unique identifier requirements are depended on the type of vessel.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Duration

Ongoing

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $191.00

Fees for 2024-25

Forms

Other resources

Act(s) name

Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Marine Order 502 (Vessel identifiers - national law) 2017 Australian Government

Administering agency

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Ship Safety Division

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.