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.
Surveyors – use this form to:
On 1 June 2025, we introduced new requirements for safety management systems (SMS).
You can use this form to apply for a new or re-issued Certificate of equivalence.
This form 537 replaces form 568.
This form should be used to change the certificate (or approval) holder for a:
You can use this form to:
Use this form to apply to register your vessel on the Australian general shipping register.
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.
Use this form if you are applying for a Coxswain Grade 3 using a recreational boat licence.
You can use this form to apply for a minimum safe crewing (manning) document.
Use this form to apply for an exemption or equivalence, including waivers, determinations, letters or other matters specific to the marine order or convention.