Certificates of Recognition
General
In regard to holders of certificates of competency issued by other Flag State Authorities , Marine Orders Part 3 - Seagoing Qualifications specifies the requirements for issue of a Certificate of Recognition and prospective applicants should read the requirements before pursuing any application for a certificate of recognition.
It is also a requirement of the STCW Convention and AMSA , that in order for a country to recognise another country's seafarer's qualifications there must be an agreement in place between those two countries. The applicant must also hold a valid appropriately endorsed certificate in accordance with the STCW Convention (III/1, III/2 or III/3 for an Engineer Officer or II/1, II/2 or II/3 for a Deck Officer).
Note: AMSA and other Flag State Authorities may still impose other conditions that the applicant will have to meet prior to issue of a Certificate of Recognition.
Certificate of Recognition - Oral Exam Syllabus
Countries AMSA currently has a signed agreement with
Bilateral Recognition: means that AMSA and the Flag State listed can issue a Certificate of Recognition for a certificate issued by the other Flag State listed
- Belgium
- Denmark
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Iran
- Ireland
- Italy
- Malaysia
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Philippines
- Romania
- Singapore
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
Australia Recognises
Means that AMSA can issue a Certificate of Recognition for a certificate issued by the Flag State listed
- Canada
- Denmark
- Greece
- India
- Papua New Guinea
- United States of America
Country Recognises Australia
Means that the Flag State listed can issue a Certificate of Recognition for an AMSA issued certificate
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belize
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Cyprus
- Dominica
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Indonesia
- Isle of Man
- Liberia
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Netherlands Antilles
- Panama
- St Kitts & Nevis
- St. Vincent & the Grenadines
- Vanuatu
- Malta
On application from holders of certificates issued by countries not on the above lists , AMSA may issue a restricted certificate of recognition valid for 12 months, and subsequently revalidate a restricted certificate of recognition , based on an authentic current overseas STCW78, as amended, certificate , if the applicant meets all the other necessary requirements , including being an Australian citizen or permanent resident .
Please note: AMSA will not recognise an overseas Certificate of Competency not endorsed as meeting the standards of the STCW Convention as amended, or a certificate issued by a Flag State Authority that is not on the White List.