On 1 June 2025, we introduced new requirements for safety management systems (SMS).
This form 537 replaces form 568.
Use this form to apply to register your vessel on the Australian general shipping register.
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:
This form is for seafarers applying for a near coastal certificate of competency. It lets us know you are medically fit for working at sea.
You can use this form to complete a check pilot checklist.