Boatcode
Built-in Security for Your Vessel
Boatcode facilitates the identification of vessels by use of a uniqu
e hull identification number (HIN). Use of a HIN allows each vessel to be recorded on a Register of Encumbered Vessels (REVS) operated by the NSW Office of Fair Trading.
Boatcode is compulsory for:
- new vessels before registration
- second-hand vessels prior to transfer of registration
- second-hand vessels being registered for the first time.
In addition to the regulatory requirement, a HIN may be affixed voluntarily to any vessel, registerable or otherwise, at any time.
Benefits
Boatcode provides a wide range of benefits to the boating community including:
- the expansion of REVS to include financially encumbered vessels
- a numbering system which deters vessel theft
- improved recovery of stolen vessels
- reduced fraud in the insurance industry
- more finance companies participating in the marine market with competition benefiting the boating community
- increased consumer confidence in the used vessel market.
Prior to purchasing a second-hand vessel you should contact REVS by ringing Sydney (02) 9633 6333 or 1800 424 988 in country NSW.
Certificate
New or existing vessels which have not been Boatcoded or had a validated manufacture certificate issued will not be registered. NSW Maritime has established a network of Boatcode agencies throughout NSW to facilitate the validation and affixing of the HIN and issue of Boatcode certificates for individual vessels.
For details of fees and your nearest please contact NSW Maritime Info line on 13 12 56 8.30am to 4.30pm – 7 days a week. For all other areas please call (02) 9563 8557.