ISS warns
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) the world’s leading maritime services provider, is warning of an increase in Australian Carbon Tax on vessels from 1 July 2013.
Bunker duty and carbon tax is charged for all vessels who conduct a coastal voyage within Australian waters, and if a vessel purchases fuel and or oil within Australian waters for the purpose of a coastal voyage.
The Australian federal government first introduced its carbon pricing mechanism in July last year as part of the national clean energy measures. The carbon tax affects excise liabilities and fuel tax credit entitlements.
From 1 July 2013 the monetary rate of the Carbon Tax will increase as per Table A below. Duty on bunkers is paid in full at AUD 38.143 cents/litre and the rebate amount will be diminished by the Carbon Tax deduction as per Table B.
Table A: Carbon charge rates for diesel and other liquid fuels
| Fuel Type | 1st July 2012 | 1st July 2013 | 1st July 2014 |
| Diesel and other liquid fuels (cents per litre) | 6.21 | 6.521 | 6.858 |
Table B: Fuel Tax Credit (bunker duty rebate) rates after Carbon Tax rate deducted
| Fuel Type | 1st July 2012 | 1st July 2013 | 1st July 2014 |
| Diesel and other liquid fuels (cents per litre) |
31.933 (38.143 – 6.21) |
31.622 (38.143 – 6.521) |
31.285 (38.143 – 6.858) |
Source: ISS
