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.
Use this form to apply for a licence to operate a non-shipborne automatic identification system (AIS) in Australian waters. This includes:
This form should be used to change the certificate (or approval) holder for a:
You can use this form to apply to suspend or revoke a:
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.
Use this form to apply for a skills assessment if you're a mariner or marine surveyor.
You can now apply for near coastal certificates online using myAMSA, our new application portal.
This form is no longer in use
To notify us of an engine change, use the correct application form for your vessel:
On 1 June 2025, we introduced new requirements for safety management systems (SMS).
Use this form to apply for:
Surveyors – use this form to make a recommendation after conducting: