The purpose of this page is to provide an outline of the process of transferring ownership of a registered ship. Full details may be found in section 36 of the Shipping Registration Act 1981 and Shipping Registration Regulation 24 .
Fees are payable in advance.
Credit service may be provided to approved customers. If the ship is at an Australian port, the person who has possession or control of the certificate must deliver it to the buyer at the time of execution of the Bill of Sale. Otherwise the certificate must be delivered to the buyer as soon as practicable. Failure to deliver the certificate to the buyer is an offence. If the owner is the offender, the ship's registered agent is also deemed to be guilty of the offence.