International arrivals
Arriving in Australia? Start here.
Bringing a vessel into Australia takes planning. We help you line up each step before you arrive.
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The steps, in order
Six steps. We line them up.
Pre-arrival paperwork, clearance, visas, permits and a licence to charter. Here’s the order it happens in.
01
Pre-arrival report
Lodged with Australian Border Force 96 hours before you arrive.
02
Customs and biosecurity
Clearance on arrival at a port of entry.
03
Crew visas
Sorted for every crew member before departure.
04
Control Permit or temporary import
The right entry option for how you plan to use the vessel.
05
Marine Park permits
Needed for the Great Barrier Reef and other marine parks.
06
Licence to charter
A Coastal Trading Temporary Licence, ABN and GST registration if you plan to charter.
Once you’re here
Sydney to Far North Queensland.
One contact for your whole stay. Provisioning, transport, berths, local trades, crew and charters, from Sydney to Far North Queensland.
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Get in touch
Plan your arrival with us.
Tell us your vessel, dates and first port.
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