Countries AMSA recognises under STCW
These countries meet the requirements of the STCW Convention and are recognised by AMSA.
- Bangladesh
- Belgium
- Canada
- Denmark
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- India
- Iran
- Ireland
- Italy
- Jordan
- Kiribati
- Malaysia
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Romania
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Sweden
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
This list is based on the latest IMO circular MSC.1/Circ.1164. It may change if a country’s STCW compliance status changes.
Getting an AMSA CoP or CoC
You cannot transfer or convert a certificate from a recognised country into an Australian-issued STCW certificate of proficiency or certificate of competency.
If you want an Australian certificate (either at the same level or a higher level), you must apply and meet all requirements, including completing training in Australia.
If your country is recognised
If you hold an STCW certificate issued by one of these countries, you can:
- apply for a certificate of recognition
- apply for a migration skills assessment
If you live overseas and are revalidating an AMSA-issued STCW certificate, you may also be able to:
- complete your AMSA medical in a recognised country
- complete certain STCW short courses and refresher training in a recognised country.
If your country is not recognised
If your certificate was issued by a country not on this list, it is not recognised by AMSA under STCW.
This means you cannot apply for a certificate of recognition.
We also do not recognise medicals or any training completed in non-recognised countries for revalidation.