Overview
You can use this form to:
- apply for a new certificate of survey, load line certificate or both
- apply to renew an existing certificate of survey, load line certificate or both where the certificate is current or has expired within the last 2 years
- suspend a certificate for a period of time
- revoke (cancel) a certificate if the vessel has been sunk or scrapped or will not be used commercially in the future
- make changes to an existing certificate, including:
- alter or modify the vessel's operations, structure, arrangements, material or scantlings
- transfer to a new holder or update current holder details
- remove or change condition(s)
- change service categories or maximum persons allowed on board
- update engine details
- change the vessel name.
If your certificate(s) expired more than 2 years ago, you must apply for a new certificate(s) using this form.
If surveys are required, you'll receive survey codes after you apply. Give them to your surveyor and ask them to submit their reports as soon as possible. We can't assess your application until we receive the reports.
Not all vessels need a certificate of survey or load line certificate. Check if your vessel is exempt.
How to complete this form
To complete this form, you need to provide:
- a copy of your certificate if you have one
- information about the vessel, including vessel dimensions, configuration, hull material, kW rating of the most powerful engine, fuel type and drive type
- if transferring ownership, proof of the transfer.
There are additional requirements if you are applying as a trust, organisation or registered partnership.
- Applying as an organisation, partnership or trust
If you're applying in the name of an organisation or registered partnership, you must 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 apply without this documentation. We cannot process your application without it.
- Transfer a valid certificate
Only the new certificate holder (buyer) can apply to transfer the certificate to themselves.
As the new owner, you must provide:
- a photo of the vessel
- proof of the current certificate holder's (seller's) agreement to the transfer. Examples of proof include a bill of sale, contract of sale or statutory declaration.
If you hold both a certificate of survey and a load line certificate, you only need to apply once (select both in the form).
- Transfer an expired certificate
If the certificate expired within the last 2 years, then select the options to 'Renew a certificate - certificate is current or has expired within the last 2 years' and 'Transfer a certificate to a new holder'.
If the certificate expired more than 2 years ago, then select 'Apply for a new certificate - for initial applications or where the previous certificate expired more than 2 years ago'.
- Change vessel structure or operation
Select 'Make a change to an existing certificate' and then any of these that apply:
- alter or modify the details of the vessel
- remove or change a condition(s) on the certificate
- increase service category or increase the maximum persons allowed on board
- update engine details.
- Commercial fishers
If you may need to carry a fishery observer on board your vessel, apply to carry special personnel in the 'Service category' section of the application.
This applies to both certificate renewals and new applications.
Find out more about carrying a fishery observer.
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: Domestic Vessel Survey and Certification
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 that your application is complete before submitting it to avoid delay or loss of fee.
If the application is incomplete, we will get back to you to request 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.