Overview
You can use this form to
- apply for a non-survey approval under Marine Safety (Certificates of survey) Exemption
- request changes to an existing non-survey approval, including to:
- alter or modify the vessel
- transfer the approval to a new holder (for example, you bought the vessel)
- update the current holder details (for example, you changed your name due to marriage)
- remove or change a condition
- change service categories or capacity
- update engine details
- change the vessel name
- revoke (cancel) an existing non-survey vessel approval.
Do not use this form to make a change to an existing non-survey vessel, instead use AMSA form 758.
Eligibility criteria
Your vessel must be eligible under one of the six divisions of Exemption 02. Find out more information about the eligibility criteria or read the exemption.
Non-survey vessels that do not require approval
You do not need an application or approval document to operate under Exemption 02 if the vessel is one of the following:
- a sailing vessel less than 7.5 metres with no auxiliary engine or an auxiliary engine less than 3.5kw
- a human-powered vessel, for example a canoe or kayak
- a personal watercraft
- an ‘existing vessel’ (as defined in division 5 of the exemption) that was not required to have a survey certificate on 30 June 2013.
However, you have the option to apply (and pay the fee) if you would like to be issued with an approval document.
How to complete this form
- Transfer approval
Only the new certificate holder (buyer) can apply to transfer the approval to themselves.
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.
- Apply as an 'existing vessel'
If you intend to apply as an ‘existing vessel’ (under division 5) you will need to be able to supply supporting documentation that shows that the vessel meets the ‘existing vessel’ criteria.
- Apply for the first time or make significant changes
If applying for an approval for the first time or making significant changes to an existing approval, you will need to provide:
- design speed, kW power of engine(s), load capacity and max power rating
- a photo of the engine attached to the vessel
- a photo of the vessel and a photo of the builder's plate
- a stability and loading recommendation from an accredited marine surveyor, where the vessel has a net reel, lifting device, deck load or crane.
Attach additional documents or images if you think it will support your application.
Apply as an organisation, partnership or trust
If you're applying as an organisation or registered partnership, you'll need to provide your ABN and or ACN.
If you're applying as a trust, you must provide a copy of the relevant pages of the trust deed that identify all the 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.
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 to avoid delays 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.