Sea service and task books

As an international or domestic seafarer find out about proof of identity when applying for a certificate of competency or seafarers service book. 

You can use a task book to record your sea service, have it signed off and approved by an assessor and prove to us that you have completed enough sea service for the domestic qualification you are applying for.

You will need to prove that you have completed sea service for your domestic certificates of competency. Find out how to calculate your sea service working on an Australian vessel in Australian waters.

You will need to prove that you have completed sea service for your international certificates of competency. Find out how to calculate your sea service working on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

You can use the Australian seafarer's service book to record your sea service. This book is a personal record of sea service and cannot be used as evidence of sea service for the purpose of the issue of an international qualification.