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 is no longer in use
To notify us of an engine change, use the correct application form for your vessel:
This form is for the owners and crew of regulated Australian vessels.