​Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, June 2023

This document provides the offshore oil and gas industry with guidance on Australian biosecurity management requirements for vessels, equipment and infrastructure entering Australian waters including vessels servicing these activities.

The introduction and spread of marine species into and around Australian waters through biofouling, or in a ship’s ballast water, can harm fisheries, threaten healthy fish habitats and have widespread economic and health effects.

Marine pest biosecurity is an important part of the department’s responsibilities. In particular, we focus on:

International vessels, aircraft, travellers and goods arriving at installations operating within or outside Australian territory represent possible pathways for exotic pests and diseases to enter Australia.

The department manages biosecurity control of all international arrivals into the Australian territory (within 12NM) including the management of offshore oil and gas installations.

​​​​​Department of Agriculture, November 2021

This form is to be completed by the person in charge (master) of the vessel prior to arrival and is to be submitted with the pre-arrival documentation. A copy of the form should be retained on board for presentation to a biosecurity officer when requested.