11Application for registration of a vessel

11 Application for registration of a vessel

(1) For the purposes of section 39 of the Act, a person may apply to the Safety Director for registration of a recreational vessel if the vessel is owned by, or is under the management of, that person.

(2) An application for registration under subregulation (1) must—

(a) be in writing; and

(b) include the person's residential address and the person's address for service of notices, if this is different from the person's residential address; and

(c) be accompanied by proof as to the identity and address of the applicant and, if the applicant is a natural person, the applicant's date of birth; and

(d) specify the following details of the vessel to be registered—

(i) the type of engine or motor, or engines or motors, used for propulsion;

(ii) the type of vessel;

(iii) the type of fuel required to operate the vessel;

(iv) any registration number previously assigned to the vessel;

(v) the number of hulls;

(vi) the length, breadth and colour;

(vii) the make of engine;

(viii) the serial number or numbers of the engine or motor, or engines or motors, used for propulsion (if any);

(ix) the total horsepower of the engine or motor, or engines or motors, used for propulsion;

(x) the hull identification number, if known;

(xi) whether an Australian Builders Plate has been fixed to the vessel;

(xii) the date of manufacture of the vessel, if known;

(xiii) the construction material;

(xiv) the make and model; and

(e) be accompanied by the applicable fee for boating facilities and safety education.

See regulation 5 of the Marine Safety (Fees) Regulations 2021 for the fee payable for boating facilities and safety education.