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Exemption for Indian Ocean Territories Registrable Vessels From Hull Identification Number Requirements

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Exempts vessels without a hull identification number from certain registration requirements in Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

Details

Entity
Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure
Locations
Christmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsIndian Ocean Territories
Notice Date
8 August 2025
Effective Date
1 August 2027
Reference Numbers
WAMA—2025—207929WAMA—2023—206158

Notice Text

Exempts registrable vessels within the definition of regulation 2 of the Navigable Water Regulations 1958 (WA)(CI) and (CKI) which do not have a hull identification number (HIN) from regulation 45B(5a)(a) of the CI Regulations and CKI Regulations relating to HIN requirements for vessel registration. These exemptions only apply to registrable vessels operating within navigable waters of the Territory of Christmas Island and the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands. This instrument revokes WAMA—2023—206158 and is valid from date of signing and in force until 1 August 2027 unless revoked sooner.

WA Government Gazette No. 93/2025 · 8 August 2025 · Page 14
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