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Schedule of charges for domestic certificates
Fees for domestic certificates of competency—near coastal, certificates of operation, certificates of survey, and other fees.
Rates are in Australian Dollars and excluding Goods and Services Tax (GST). Unless otherwise stated, these rates are exempt from GST.
COVID-19 relief
We are aware of the impact COVID-19 has had on the domestic commercial industry. We are providing financial relief to those operators and seafarers who have been impacted, such as exemptions and extensions of time for certificate renewals. Find out more.
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Application for a new certificate of competency—near coastal |
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Coxswain grade 1 |
$ 156 |
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Coxswain grade 2 |
$ 156 |
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General purpose hand |
$ 156 |
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Marine engine driver grade 2 |
$ 156 |
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Marine engine driver grade 3 |
$ 156 |
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Master inland waters |
$ 156 |
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Master less than 24 metres |
$ 156 |
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Engineer class 3 |
$ 269 |
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Marine engine driver grade 1 |
$ 269 |
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Master less than 35 metres |
$ 269 |
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Master less than 80 metres |
$ 269 |
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Mate less than 80 metres |
$ 269 |
| Application to renew a certificate of competency—near coastal |
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Coxswain grade 1 |
$ 143 |
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Coxswain grade 2 |
$ 143 |
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General purpose hand |
$ 143 |
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Marine engine driver grade 2 |
$ 143 |
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Marine engine driver grade 3 |
$ 143 |
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Master inland waters |
$ 143 |
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Master less than 24 metres |
$ 143 |
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Engineer class 3 |
$ 227 |
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Marine engine driver grade 1 |
$ 227 |
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Master less than 35 metres |
$ 227 |
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Master less than 80 metres |
$ 227 |
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Mate less than 80 metres |
$ 227 |
| Application to replace or vary a certificate |
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Application to vary to existing certificate of competency (i.e. remove a restriction, add an endorsement, change name on certificate) |
$ 143 |
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Application to replace a lost, stolen, or destroyed certificate of competency |
$ 143 |
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Conduct an examination (if applicable) |
$ 351 |
| Certificate of operation |
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Application for a new certificate of operation |
$ 202 |
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Application to renew a certificate of operation |
$ 202 |
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Application to vary an existing certificate of operation |
$ 189 |
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Application to voluntarily suspend a certificate of operation |
$ 216 |
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Application to replace a certificate of operation |
$ 37 |
| Certificate of survey |
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Application for a new certificate of survey |
$ 382 |
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Application to renew a certificate of survey |
$ 214 |
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Application to vary an existing certificate of survey |
$198 |
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Application to voluntarily suspend a certificate of survey |
$216 |
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Application to replace a certificate of survey |
$ 37 |
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Application for a unique vessel identifier |
$ 165 |
| Surveyor accreditation scheme |
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Application 1 to 5 categories of surveying |
$ 1,511 |
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Application 6 to 10 categories of surveying |
$ 2,317 |
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Application 11 to 16 categories of surveying |
$ 3,123 |
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Application to renew marine surveyor accreditation |
$ 274 |
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Application to replace a lost or stolen accreditation card |
$ 49 |
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Application to vary an existing accreditation |
$ 283 |
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National Law exemptions |
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Application for scheme non-survey (exemption 2) |
$ 191 |
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Application for an operation beyond survey time (exemption 6) |
$ 232 |
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Application for temporary operations permit (exemption 7) |
$ 301 |
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Application for class C restricted operations (exemption 40) |
$ 329 |
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Application for an exemption from the application of the National Law, or specified provisions of the National Law |
$ 248 (hourly rate) |
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Application for an approval, under a marine order, of an equivalent means of compliance |
$ 248 (hourly rate) |
Where and how to pay these charges if you are in Australia
- You must pay the fees for Seafarer form 426 at Australia Post when you lodge your application. Australia Post will issue a receipt for every charge paid and record the receipt number on your application form. Find participating Australia Post retail outlets.
- For oral examinations, you must pay when we confirm your appointment. We will tell you how to pay when you return your signed policy and rules agreement.
How to pay these charges if you are overseas (only revalidation or replacement)
You must email your application form to us at SCSApplication@amsa.gov.au. We will tell you how to pay once we have received your application.
Last updated:
Monday 28 June 2021