AMSA 1850

Certificate of medical fitness for near coastal seafarers (form 1850)

Overview

This form is for seafarers applying for a near coastal certificate of competency. It lets us know you are medically fit for working at sea.

Any GP can do this medical check, you don't need to go to a specialist.

If you have an international marine qualification you might have a current AMSA form 303. You can use a current AMSA form 303 instead of AMSA form 1850.

When do I need a certificate of medical fitness?

You will need a certificate of medical fitness:

to apply for a new or equivalent certificate
to renew or replace a Master <45m, Master <100m, Marine Engine Driver Grade 1, or Engineer Class 3
if your health or eyesight has changed since you last applied for a certificate.

How to complete this form

Print AMSA form 1850
Fill in the applicant details section on the form.
Call your GP and ask if they can test your eyesight and colour vision with an Ishihara plate test.
- If they can, book in with your GP only.
- If not, see an optometrist who can, then see your GP.
Bring this form and proof of ID to the appointment(s). This proof of ID can be a:
- passport
- Australian driver's licence
- other photo ID.

Your doctor and/or optometrist will need to follow the Standards for the medical assessment of domestic seafarers. (Note: for the purposes of medical assessments near coastal seafarers are also referred to domestic seafarers).

If you only have vision in one eye, you will need to see an ophthalmologist before you see your GP. You will need a report from the ophthalmologist that confirms you can still work safely on board.