Immigration, customs, quarantine, permits… our expertise and experience covers every angle.
We have an in-depth understanding of all the requirements imposed by the offshore industry before vessels can enter Australian waters.
We can assist to navigate the ever-changing rules and restrictions governing the arrival of vessels from ports outside of Australia and from state to state, including relevant state authority passes/clearances, Covid-19 testing, quarantining of crew & deep cleaning of vessels to achieve a non-affected status.
Australian and Local State rulings apply to all vessels without exception.
All services relating to obtaining visas for your crew and letters
of invitation where required. Allow up to one month for visas
to be issued.
Ships must be asbestos-free to be imported into Australia as certified by a NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) approved surveyor.
Factsheet – Managing the Risk of Asbestos at the Border
Invasive marine species (IMS) can be present on the hull or
salt-water intakes of shipping vessels, which can have disastrous consequences for our marine life. Monson Offshore is up-to-date with the latest bio fouling requirements and can put you in touch with a registered IMS surveyor.
Monson Offshore can assist with importing S-8 restricted medications into Australia.
Now known as Department of Agriculture & Water Resources. Quarantine clearance services for the temporary import of an offshore vessel, as well as any freight that may arrive with the vessel.
Now known as Australian Border Force (officially known as Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection). We can assist with the completion of required forms such as the pre-arrival report and the ozone report.
Restricted gases (R-Series gases) need a permit or exemption.
We can help you to obtain the necessary permits or ensure the gases are changed to environmentally-friendly versions.