If you are working in the marine industry, you or your business could become a Boat Code agent or examiner and be authorised to affix, record and inspect identification details on vessels.
A Boat Code agent is a person or body corporate accredited to affix Hull Identification Numbers (HINs) to vessels, validate HINs which already exist, and issue interim Boat Code certificates.
A
Boat Code examiner is an employee of a Boat Code agent approved to affix, record and inspect identifier details attached to a vessel.
Appointments are valid for a 12 month period.
Applying to be a Boat Code agent
Step 1: Check the conditions of application.
Step 2: Complete the application for appointment as a
Boat Code agent (PDF 64KB).
Step 3: Return the completed application and
fee to:
Boat Code Coordinator
GPO Box 1533
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone 8343 2774
Fax: 8343 2564
Step 4: If your application is approved, the Boat Code Coordinator will contact you to arrange training.
Conditions of application
Boat Code applicants must:
- be at least 18 years of age
- supply a copy of the current Second Hand Dealer's Letter of Authority from SA Police, or provide a SA Police Clearance Certificate for the Boat Code agent (and for any nominee)
- be prepared to complete the Boat Code training course.
A Boat Code agent's business should:
- already be associated with the marine industry, unless the department approves otherwise
- be open to the general public at least five and a half days per week or as agreed by the department
- have the necessary tools and equipment, such as punches and engravers, for affixing a Hull Identification Number (HIN) to a range of specified materials
- have access to an area suitable for accommodating a boat trailer while the HIN is being affixed to the vessel.
A Boat Code agent is responsible for:
- making sure that the application for Boat Code (PDF 380KB) is correctly completed by the boat owner
- accurately recording the registered owner’s details and registration number
- confirming vessel details (eg. brand name, type, engine numbers) and measuring the vessel length
- confirming the existence of any HIN already attached to the vessel and, if acceptable, issuing an interim Boat Code certificate
- arranging for the marking of vessels with a HIN in accordance with Boat Code procedures
- referring any doubtful Boat Code applications to both the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) and SA Police
- handing the relevant section of the interim Boat Code certificate to applicants
- delivering the relevant sections of the interim Boat Code certificate and attachments to DPTI within 5 working days
- cooperating with DPTI staff in the conduct of any Boat Code audits
- maintaining an up-to-date copy of the Boat Code agency operating manual.
Applying to be a Boat Code examiner
Step 1: Check the conditions of application above.
Step 2: Complete the application for appointment as a Boat Code examiner (PDF 64KB).
Step 3: Return the completed application and fee to:
Boat Code Coordinator
GPO Box 1533
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone: 8343 2774
Fax: 8343 2564
For an alternative version of any documents on this page, telephone 8343 2774.