There are a number of certificates and permits you need if you are operating a domestic commercial vessel.
If you own a vessel in Australia and use it for any commercial, government or research activity, you need to apply for (or already be issued with) either a:
You will also need either a:
You must also get and display a unique vessel identifier [7], and comply with the general safety duties [8] relating to domestic commercial vessels—this is in accordance with the Marine Safety (Domestic commercial vessel) National Law Act 2012 [9].
Access the My Boat system [10] for guidance on how keep your vessel compliant.
Links
[1] https://www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/domestic-commercial-vessels/certificates-survey
[2] https://www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/domestic-commercial-vessels/non-survey-vessel-approval-or-exemption
[3] https://www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/domestic-commercial-vessels/class-c-restricted-operations-approval
[4] https://www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/domestic-commercial-vessels/certificates-operation
[5] https://www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/domestic-commercial-vessels/certificates-operation#exemption
[6] https://www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/domestic-commercial-vessels/safety-management-systems
[7] https://www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/domestic-commercial-vessels/unique-vessel-identifiers
[8] https://www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/domestic-commercial-vessels/general-safety-duties-domestic-commercial-vessels
[9] https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2012A00121
[10] https://apps.amsa.gov.au/MyBoat/