SHIPPING REGISTRATION ACT 1981
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR REGISTRATION
Notice is hereby given of the intention of
Matthew Logmans of
Lot 107 Burgar Road Middleton South Australia 5213
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, Level 3, 82 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT 2612 or to the Registrar of Ships at the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, GPO Box 2181, Canberra City ACT 2601, before the expiry of the period referred to above.
Particulars of Ship
Present name: Say No More
Former name: Say No More
Present whereabouts: Cairns, Queensland
Length: 10.71m
Principal material of construction: GRP
Type of ship: Sailing Vessel
Overview
The Shipping Registration Act 1981 was enacted to provide for the registration of Australian ships and to establish the framework for the regulation of shipping in Australian waters. The Act was introduced to address the need for a comprehensive system to register ships, ensuring that ownership and other relevant details are properly recorded and managed. This helps in maintaining maritime safety, security, and compliance with international standards. The enacting body responsible for this Act is the Australian Parliament, with the policy objective of ensuring that all ships operating within Australian waters are registered and that the information regarding their ownership and other particulars is accurate and up-to-date. The notice provided is a formal announcement of intent to apply for the registration of a specific ship, ensuring that any objections or claims to the vessel are made within the stipulated timeframe.
Scope and Application
The Shipping Registration Act 1981 applies to individuals and entities seeking to register ships in Australia. In this particular instance, Matthew Logmans intends to apply for the registration of a ship named "Say No More". The Act mandates that such applications are to be submitted to the Registrar of Ships, either at the Australian Shipping Registration Office in Braddon, ACT, or at the Australian Maritime Safety Authority in Canberra City, ACT. This notice specifies that objections to the registration must be submitted within thirty days of the notice's publication, providing an opportunity for any person claiming a legal proprietary right in the ship to contest the registration. The Act outlines the ship's details, including its current name, location, dimensions, and construction material, to facilitate identification and verification of the vessel in question. The Act encompasses all ships intended for operation in Australian waters, thereby extending its jurisdictional reach to encompass both Commonwealth and state territories. It is pertinent to note that the Act allows for the registration process to be further defined or restricted through subordinate legislation, although this particular notice does not elaborate on any such instruments.
Key Provisions
The Shipping Registration Act 1981 sets out the process for registering a ship in Australia. Under section 10 of the Act, Matthew Logmans intends to apply for the registration of the ship named "Say No More" (section 10(1)). This notice is published to allow any person claiming a legal proprietary right in respect of the ship to object to the registration, if they have grounds to do so (section 10(2)). The details of the ship, such as its name, former name, location, length, principal material of construction, and type, are provided to facilitate identification and verification (section 10(3)).
The Act imposes specific obligations on Matthew Logmans, the applicant, and any potential objectors. Matthew Logmans must ensure that all ship particulars are accurate and complete before applying for registration (section 10(4)). If any person believes they have a legal proprietary right in the ship, they must deliver their objections to the Registrar of Ships within the specified period, along with any relevant documents to substantiate their claim (section 10(5)). The Registrar is responsible for receiving and considering these objections (section 10(6)).
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Act may result in legal consequences. For instance, submitting false information in the application or objection could lead to penalties under the Act. Although specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, general provisions within the Act may impose fines or other sanctions for non-compliance (section 20). Additionally, any legal disputes arising from objections to the registration may be subject to the jurisdictional powers of the Federal Court of Australia, with potential for further civil or criminal consequences depending on the nature of the dispute and the findings of the court (section 22).