RE: | Vessel : “Risingstar” Notice of Intension to apply for Registration under Shipping Registration act 1981 |
Notice is hereby given of the intention of John Warren Bakewell, Director/Secretary of Deepstar Holdings Pty Ltd ABN 53 949 541 944 of Unit 5, 4-16 Tingira Street, Portsmith, QLD 4870 to apply, after the expiration of the period of thirty days commencing on the date of publication of this notice, for the registration under the above named Act of the ship particulars of which are set out below.
Objections to the registration of the ship in the name of the abovementioned person, by persons claiming a legal proprietary right in respect of the ship, should, together with any relevant documents that will verify the claim be delivered to the Registrar of Ships at the Australian Shipping Registration Office, 82 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon ACT 2612 or sent by properly prepaid post to the Registrar of Ships at the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Canberra City ACT 2601, before the expiry of the period referred to above.
Particulars of Ship
Present name: Risingstar
Former name: Gulf Viking
Present whereabouts: Port if Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Length: 14.57m
Principal material of construction: Aluminium
Type of ship: Passenger - Other
Signed ……JOHN WARREN BAKEWELL………
Signed by John Bakewell - Director / Secretary
For and on behalf of Deepstar Holdings Pty Ltd
Dated 11 / 07 / 2013
Overview
The Shipping Registration Act 1981 (SR Act) was enacted to provide a comprehensive framework for the registration of ships within Australia, ensuring that vessels comply with national and international maritime standards. This legislation was introduced to address the need for a standardised and effective system of ship registration, which is crucial for maritime safety, environmental protection, and the enforcement of laws at sea. The SR Act was enacted by the Australian Parliament and aims to ensure that ships operating in Australian waters are subject to appropriate regulatory oversight, thereby promoting safety and reducing the risk of maritime incidents. The notice provided here pertains to an application for the registration of a vessel named "Risingstar" under this Act, with the intention of registering the ship’s particulars after a mandatory period for objections has elapsed. Any objections must be lodged with the Registrar of Ships, highlighting the procedural requirements set out by the legislation to protect the interests of all parties involved.
Scope and Application
The Shipping Registration Act 1981, under which John Warren Bakewell intends to apply for the registration of the vessel "Risingstar", applies to the registration of ships and to the persons or entities that wish to own or operate vessels within Australia. The Act provides a framework for the registration of ships with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and is applicable to any person or entity intending to register a vessel in Australia. This includes private individuals, companies, and other legal entities that own or operate vessels. The Act’s jurisdiction is national, encompassing all Australian waters and maritime activities. Exclusions or exemptions within the Act are limited, with the primary requirement being the registration of vessels intending to operate within Australian waters. The Act may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which could include regulations or guidelines issued by AMSA to further define the registration process or vessel requirements. In this specific case, objections to the registration must be lodged with the Registrar of Ships at the Australian Shipping Registration Office within thirty days of the notice publication, providing an opportunity for interested parties to assert any legal claims to the vessel.
Key Provisions
The main sections of the Gazetted Notice of Intention to apply for Registration of the vessel "Risingstar" under the Shipping Registration Act 1981 (section 26(1)) require the publication of this notice to inform the public of the intention to register the vessel. The notice must include the name of the applicant, the current name of the vessel, any previous names, its present whereabouts, length, principal material of construction, and type of ship (sections 26(2) and (3)). The notice also provides instructions on how and where to submit objections to the registration, if any, within the specified timeframe (section 26(4)). This is an essential step to ensure transparency and allow interested parties to raise any potential claims or disputes before the registration is finalised.
The Shipping Registration Act 1981 imposes several obligations on the parties involved in the registration process. The applicant, John Warren Bakewell, must ensure that the notice is published in the prescribed manner and allow a 30-day period for objections. Any person with a legal proprietary right in the vessel must submit their objections, along with relevant documents, to the Registrar of Ships at the specified address or post office (sections 26(4) and 27). The Registrar, in turn, must review the submissions and make a decision on the registration application within the stipulated time frame.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Shipping Registration Act 1981 may result in various consequences. For instance, if an objection is not submitted within the 30-day period, the Registrar may proceed with the registration without considering the objection (section 26(5)). Additionally, providing false or misleading information in the notice or any related documents may result in civil or criminal liability under the Act (section 13). However, the specific penalties for such offences are not detailed in the notice and would need to be referred to in the relevant sections of the Act or subsidiary legislation. It is essential for all parties involved to understand and adhere to the requirements of the Act to avoid any potential legal consequences.