Does my ship have to be registered?

• Yes. It is a legal requirement that all Australian-owned ships are registered.
• Your application for registration must be accompanied by the builder's certificate and a declaration of the vessel’s ownership and nationality. You will also need to supply the following details: 
• the ship type;
• the way it is propelled;
• the length of the vessel;
• the main materials used to build the hull; and
• 3 proposed names for the vessel.
• Another legal requirement is that your ship should be marked with its name on each bow.
• If you have any concerns you can use our free and anonymous Ask a Lawyer service to get information specific to your situation.