AMSA Connect phone services may have longer wait times on Monday 1 June 2026 while we operate with reduced staffing due to the Reconciliation Day Public Holiday in Canberra. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
This form 537 replaces form 568.
Important: Submit your form by 31 October
We’re moving to a new system. If you've started or saved a form, it won’t be available after 31 October 2025.
You can use this form to make a shippers declaration.
You can use this form to apply for a new or re-issued Certificate of equivalence.
Use this form to apply for an exemption or equivalence, including waivers, determinations, letters or other matters specific to the marine order or convention.
Use this form to apply for:
Use this form to report a marine incident.
To operate as a private seafarer recruitment and placement service in Australia, you must register with AMSA.
Use this form to apply to register.