Overview
You can use this form to:
- apply for a certificate of operation
- apply to make changes to your certificate of operation
- suspend or revoke (cancel) your certificate of operation.
Do not use this form to renew your certificate of competency.
Do not use this form to renew certificate of operation that was in force within the last two years. Instead, make an application to renew a certificate of operation (form 553).
Do not use this form to try to transfer a certificate of operation as they are not transferable.
If you are transferring ownership of your vessel, use this form to revoke your certificate of operation or remove a vessel from it. The new owner needs to use this form to apply for, or add the vessel to, their certificate of operation.
How to complete this form
Each vessel related to the certificate must have a unique vessel identifier (UVI) or be exempt, or if you've just applied for a UVI, the reference number for your application.
- To apply for a new certificate
You'll need to provide the vessel categories and operation type(s) the vessel will be operating in.
If you're applying in the name of an organisation or registered partnership, you'll need to provide an ABN or ACN.
If you're applying in the name of a trust, you must provide a copy of the relevant pages of the trust deed that identify all current trustees, their names and details. Information about the operation or administration of the trust is not required. Please don't submit an application without this documentation. We cannot process your application without it.
- To change an existing certificate
The changes you can make to any existing certificate using this form are:
- add a new vessel
- add a service category (class) or operation type, such as add '2E - charter operations'
- remove a service category or operation type
- remove or change conditions
- update the current certificate holder's details, such as to update the name due to marriage.
Submitting the form
Submit online
The fastest way to submit this form is by completing it online. You can save and resume your application as you need. You'll receive an email confirmation after submitting.
Post
Alternatively, you can print the form after completing some initial details and post it to:
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Attention: Operations
GPO Box 2181
Canberra ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA
More information
Fees
The form will show you the fees you need to pay or you can check them now.
Submit a complete application
Double check your application is complete before submitting it to avoid delays or loss of fee.
If the application is incomplete, we will get back to you with a request for the missing information which will stop progress. If you don't provide the missing information within a month, your application may be closed with loss of fee in keeping with our incomplete application policy.
Unsure? Get in touch
If you're not sure what to do, contact AMSA Connect. We're here to help.