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184-2024: Update to the maritime vessel contacts in NSW

23 August 2024

Who does this notice affect?

All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international vessels arriving into NSW.

What has changed?

The department has revised the maritime vessel contact details for NSW on the Vessel Contacts webpage.

From 23 August 2024, emails sent to the previous email addresses will be forwarded to the new address for a period of up to two weeks. Stakeholders using the old email addresses will receive an auto reply advising them of the changes.

From 23 August 2024, phone calls directed to old numbers will divert to the new numbers for a period of up to two weeks.

Stakeholders using the old phone numbers during the two weeks will be advised of the changes.

Phone calls and emails to the old contacts after this time will no longer be monitored.

What do you need to do?

Stakeholders are encouraged to check the Vessel Contacts webpage for updated contact information.

Report your find

If you see any unexpected pests, plant matter or soil, secure the area and report them to us immediately. Call our See. Secure. Report hotline on 1800 798 636 or complete our online reporting form.

Further information

We encourage all clients to check our Vessels  webpage for further information.

The department’s National Maritime Centre (NMC) provides national support.

For general enquiries or enquiries relating to importing cargo please contact the department on 1800 900 090 or General inquiries.

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We acknowledge the continuous connection of First Nations Traditional Owners and Custodians to the lands, seas and waters of Australia. We recognise their care for and cultivation of Country. We pay respect to Elders past and present, and recognise their knowledge and contribution to the productivity, innovation and sustainability of Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.

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