STCW certificates issued by other countries are not automatically valid in Australia and cannot be converted into an Australian STCW certificate.
If you hold an overseas STCW certificate, the pathway you need depends on where your certificate was issued and what you want to do in Australia.
If you can't use your overseas certificate in Australia, you'll need to apply for an Australian STCW certificate.
Find out how to get a certificate of recognition or use your overseas qualifications, training and sea service in Australia.
For holders of Maritime New Zealand certificates, different recognition arrangements may apply under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA).
Find out how to apply for a skilled migration assessment if you are trying to get a skilled migration visa as a mariner or marine surveyor.
For seafarers with a confirmed job offer on an Australian International Shipping Register (AISR) vessel