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Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate - New South Wales

Description

If you are the master or owner of a large ship, you are required to obtain a sewerage pollution prevention certificate before you begin a voyage.

A large ship means a ship that:

  • has a gross tonnage of 400 tons or more
  • has a gross tonnage of less than 400 tons and that is certified to carry more than 15 persons
  • does not have a measured tonnage and is certified to carry more than 15 persons.

Please be aware that:

  • you must ensure that the certificate is carried on board the ship
  • if you hold a certificate in a different state or under commonwealth legislation you may not require this certificate
  • the ship must also have adequate insurance

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible you must:

  • submit declarations of compliance in respect of the ship
  • satisfy the Agency that the ship is constructed in accordance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (otherwise known as MARPOL) and the ship's structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and material fully comply with the relevant provisions of MARPOL.

Duration

5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $495.00

For a commercial vessel approved for less than 0 - 49 people.

Fees for 2024-25.
Apply Application All $577.00

For a commercial vessel approved for 50 - 150 people.

Fees for 2024-25.
Apply Application All $660.00

For a commercial vessel approved for 151+ people.

Fees for 2024-25.
Apply Duplicate Certificate All $40.00

Fees for 2024-25.

Forms

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Marine Pollution (Opens in new window)

Administering agency

Transport for NSW

Contact details

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