Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

SHIPPING REGISTRATION ACT 1981 - SECT 14

                   Where application is made as provided by this Act, the following ships shall be registered:

                     (a)  Australian‑owned ships referred to in section 13;

                     (b)  small craft wholly owned by residents of Australia or by residents of Australia and Australian nationals;

                     (c)  small craft operated solely by residents of Australia or Australian nationals or both;

                     (d)  ships on demise charter to Australian‑based operators.