AMSA reminds that from 13 December 2018, all certificates issued for a vessel survey, Exemption 2 – non-survey and Exemption 40-class C restricted, no longer include the name of the certificate holder.
These certificates and exemptions allow a vessel to operate commercially in Australia. However, they do not provide proof of title, ownership of a vessel or an operator’s competence to operate a vessel. To remove any confusion, AMSA does no longer publishes the certificate holder’s name on the certificate.
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If an operator needs evidence of ownership, beyond their proof of purchase or bill of sale, a ship can be registered on the Australian General Shipping Register.
Under Australian law operators must tell if they sell or transfer ownership of a vessel. AMSA also uses this information to send survey reminders and other correspondence. Operators can make these changes via amsa.gov.au:
- Domestic commercial vessels: Complete an application to vary a certificate or approval;
- Australian registered vessels: Complete an application for transfer of ownership or transmission of ownership.
