Understand the STCW certification system in Australia and find the information you need before applying for an STCW certificate.
STCW in Australia
Understand how the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) is implemented in Australia.
- Learn how the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for…Read more
- The full STCW Convention and Code are published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).…Read more
Apply for an STCW certificate
Learn what you need to apply for an STCW certificate, including forms, supporting documents, fees and myAMSA.
- Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of…Read more
- myAMSA is AMSA's secure online portal for seafarers. You can use it to apply for certificates and…Read more
- Use Seafarer form 419 to apply for, revalidate or replace STCW certificates. If you live in…Read more
- When you apply for a near coastal or STCW certificate, you'll need to provide supporting documents…Read more
Verify or replace an STCW certificate
Find out how to replace a lost or damaged STCW certificate, or verify a certificate’s validity.
- Find out how to check whether an AMSA STCW certificate of competency, certificate of proficiency or…Read more