Non-commercial vessels arriving in Darwin Port

This information is for non-commercial vessels such as yachts and recreational vessels entering the Darwin Port in the Northern Territory (NT).

Cruise and large passenger vessels information can be found on the NT Health Coronavirus website.

Before you start an international voyage to Australia, you must fully understand the requirements by law.

Entry requirements include:

You must follow the entry requirements whether you are a returning resident, migrating to Australia or a visitor.

Arrival notices

Read below for contact details and how much notice you must provide before you arrive.

All vessels arriving in Darwin from overseas must send arrival information to all of the below.

You must notify the marina or mooring provider where you want to berth your vessel.

Agency	Email / web	Phone	Notice required
Australian Border Force	abfnc.eoc@abf.gov.au darwin.shipping@abf.gov.au	0419 788 865 (24hr)	Minimum 96 hours
Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment	ntcargo@agriculture.gov.au	08 8998 4927 (24hr)	Minimum 96 hours
NT Fisheries	aquaticbiosecurity@nt.gov.au	0413 381 094 (business hours Monday to Friday and 24hrs Friday to Monday)	Minimum 96 hours
Emergency Operations Centre	operations.eoc@pfes.nt.gov.au	08 8985 8950	Minimum 72 hours
NT Health	doh.exempt@nt.gov.au enquiries@health.gov.au	1800 490 484 (business hours Monday to Friday)	72 hours before entering the NT waters
Darwin Harbour Control	harbourcontrol@darwinport.com.au	0401 110 320	Minimum 24 hours
Coast Radio Darwin - VID CH 16 VHF, 4215, 6215 and 8291 kHz HF for distress, urgency and safety calls	Read more about marine communications and radio		Minimum 24 hours

All vessels arriving in Darwin from another state or territory within Australia must send arrival information to the below.

You must notify the marina or mooring provider where you want to berth your vessel.

Agency	Email / channels	Phone	Notice required
NT Fisheries	aquaticbiosecurity@nt.gov.au	0413 381 094 (business hours Monday to Friday and 24hrs Friday to Monday)	Minimum 96 hours
Emergency Operations Centre	operations.eoc@pfes.nt.gov.au	08 8985 8950	Minimum 72 hours
NT Health	doh.exempt@nt.gov.au	1800 490 484	Minimum 72 hours
Darwin Harbour Control	darwinport@darwinport.com.au harbourcontrol@darwinport.com.au	1300 327 946 0401 110 320	Minimum 24 hours
Coast Radio Darwin - VID CH 16 VHF, 4215, 6215 and 8291 kHz HF for distress, urgency and safety calls	Read more about marine communications and radio		Minimum 24 hours

Find out what you need to do if you arrive on a vessel on the NT Health Coronavirus website.

Your vessel may need to be inspected and treated for marine pests before it can enter a marina in Darwin.

All inspections done by NT Fisheries are done at anchorage, and not alongside at Cullen Bay.

If you are entering and leaving Australia by sea, go to the Australian Border Force website.

Private non-commercial vessels and private superyachts and cruisers are subject to biosecurity control.

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