CCAMLR tags must be ordered in sets of 1000 tags. It is recommended that for each set of 1000 tags ordered, two tagging guns be purchased. To order any tags and tagging equipment, please use the Tagging Equipment Order Form.

In addition to purchasing tags, tagging guns and needles a Tagging Equipment box is also available for purchase (A$30.00). The Tagging Equipment box consists of the following items:

• one waterproof storage box large enough to hold tags, guns and spare needles;
• plastic container for storing damaged or partially used magazines, spare needles etc.;
• CCAMLR pen;
• CCAMLR tag photo template ruler.

Please note that we no longer require recaptured tags to be returned. Instead, please take photographs of any recovered tags using the supplied CCAMLR tag photo template rule as a background, and return these photographs along with your electronic vessel data. The CCAMLR tagging protocol and instructions are available online here.

Postage and Delivery Charges

Postage is supplied through DHL, as this is the most reliable and timely worldwide coverage service. Please note that after processing your order we can only provide an estimate of delivery costs, as these are calculated by DHL once any parcel has been received from the Secretariat. A final invoice will be issued once any parcel has been dispatched.

Returning Unused Tags

It is recommended that all unused and damaged tags be returned to the Secretariat as part of the tagging program auditing process. The return postal address is:

CCAMLR Tagging Program Coordinator
181 Macquarie Street
Hobart, 7000, Tasmania
Australia