Boats with Trailers
All boats on trailers must have an import permit for the trailer prior to arriving in Australia, you will need to apply for this directly to the Department of Infrastructure.
You must have this permit approved for your trailer before the yacht arrives in Australia, if you don’t then your yacht or boat won’t be able to be removed from the port and will incur storage charges which could cost you thousands of dollars.
Wooden Cradles
If your yacht is not on its own trailer, then it will require a cradle to be carried on any vessel. We can construct a custom cradle for your yacht from either steel or timber, depending on your hull design. If your yacht comes with its own cradle, or you are commissioning a bespoke cradle elsewhere, it needs to be either steel, or ISPM15 compliant timber, or fumigation fees will apply on arrival into Australia.
Air Conditioning / Refrigeration
Boats with on-board refrigeration or air conditioning will need to be degassed and decommissioned prior to export. You’ll also require a certificate from the company responsible for the degassing to this effect.
Will I have to pay any tax?
Import GST and Duties are payable in addition to any quotation we provide, GST is 10% and Duty is based on the country of manufacture. Boats manufactured in the USA are duty free if accompanied with an appropriate certificate.
What details do I need to provide to get a quote?
We need 4 main things:
- Your contact details: name, phone number and/or email address
- Where you plan to ship from and to
- What kind of yacht - year, make and model
- Dimensions so we can provide an accurate quote
I’ve received a quote and want to book, what do I do now?
Get on the phone or send us an email. We only need a few details to get the booking underway:
- Shipper address and contact details
- Receiver address and contact details
- Goods description (i.e. year/make/model)
Once we have these details we can make a booking and you’ll receive a booking confirmation by email.
What do I need to do to my yacht so it’s ready for shipping?
Ensure your yacht is thoroughly clean to avoid excessive cleaning costs on arrival, it doesn’t have to be a professional job but a good steam clean and interior vacuum ensures all signs of dirt/debris have been removed.
Remove all documents and personal effects from inside your yacht, please ensure you keep all original documents with you in person as you will need them on arrival.
