Marine Safety Regulations 2023
18Transfer of registration of a vessel—obligations of person acquiring vessel
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18 Transfer of registration of a vessel—obligations of person acquiring vessel
A person who acquires a registered vessel must, no later than 14 days after acquiring the vessel—
(a) complete and sign the relevant section of an application for transfer of registration in the form approved for that purpose by the Safety Director; and
(b) give the Safety Director the completed application for transfer of registration; and
(c) pay the applicable fee for acquiring a registered vessel.
See regulation 6 of the Marine Safety (Fees) Regulations 2021 for the fee payable for acquiring a registered vessel.