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To make an application for a continuous synopsis record, you need to:
If no continuous synopsis record has previously been issued, it is important that all of the companies listed on the continuous synopsis record hold an IMO company number as well as the ships IMO number.
If the company does not have an IMO number, you will need to apply for one.
Application for continuous synopsis record form 164.
If the vessel has previously held a CSR on a foreign registry or from previous Australian registration, the Shipping Registration Office will need to see a copy of the final CSR. The new Australian CSR will have the next sequential number. For example if the final CSR is No.4 the new CSR will be No.5.
A fee of A$555 is payable for an application for a continuous synopsis record.
You can pay by cheque, credit card or direct deposit.
Use the Credit card authorisation form to pay by credit card.
Use the Direct deposit information form to pay by direct deposit.
Send the completed form to us at our postal or courier address, or by email to sro@amsa.gov.au.
We will let you know if there is any additional information that we need to process your application. If the application is complete, the continuous synopsis record will be issued and posted to you.