Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

QUARANTINE REGULATIONS 2000 - REG 19

         (1)   This regulation applies to a vessel (other than an aircraft) the hull proper of which is less than 25 metres that has arrived
at a port or place in Australia, Christmas Island or the Cocos Islands.

Note    For the meaning of hull proper , see regulation 4.

         (2)   The master of the vessel must report the following matters to a quarantine officer at the port or place:

                (a)    any proposed change of moorings of the vessel;

               (b)    the estimated time of departure of the vessel from the port or place, and whether the port or place is the last port of call of the vessel before it leaves Australia, Christmas Island or the Cocos Islands.

Note    For the meaning of estimated time , see regulation 4.

         (3)   The master must report the matters mentioned in subregulation (2):

                (a)    at least 48 hours before the proposed change or the departure; or

               (b)    if a quarantine officer has given the master permission for another time, before that other time.