Departing Brisbane

FOR DEPARTURE:

Please complete the attached "Yachts Departing" document and return no later than 18 May 2012. Please be aware that customs clearance outside of office hours are subject to availability of officers and therefore may be difficult to organise.

The Smallcraft Arrival form (used for both arrivals and departures) should be completed in advance and will be submitted to the RQYS Sailing Office.

The Yacht Departing Clearance Form- This needs to be completed with all crew details in advance and submitted to the RQYS Sailing Office.

You are able to claim a fuel excise refund for any fuel loaded for your departure (export). If you intend to claim a fuel excise refund please complete the form and fax to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) at the number supplied along with a receipt for fuel purchased prior to departure and the Last Port Clearance which will be issued onboard. This can usually be done at the marina office immediately prior to departure.

All Australian vessels departing Australia require some form of national registration. Australian Registration can be obtained through AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) - phone (02) 6279 5925. State registration is not sufficient. Foreign citizens cannot obtain Australian Registration and should make enquiries in their home country.

Please also note that if the Master of the vessel is not the owner (i.e.. Delivery Master), the Master must provide a Letter of Authority from the owner granting permission to operate the vessel and depart it from Australia.

If your vessel is being exported from Australia permanently (i.e. purchased in Australia and sailed to a foreign country), you will also require an Export Declaration Number. This number can be obtained by telephoning the Australian Customs Service Exports Section on 07 3835 3331.

TRS (Tourist Refund Scheme) GST refunds are available for purchases made within 30 days of departure. All receipts must have an ABN, invoice number, be a tax invoice, and be for an amount of $300 or more (cumulative receipts from one store, on the same day, totalling $300 or more is also acceptable). Please be advised that goods need to be verified (sighted) on board by Customs Officers upon departure. TRS is for goods only and not services. Labour components or delivery charges are services. TRS is not available for crew who are employed for the purpose of sailing the vessel.