AMSA Connect phone services will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 8 June 2026, reopening on Tuesday 9 June 2026. 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 537 replaces form 568.
This form should be used to change the certificate (or approval) holder for a:
You can use this form to apply for an internal review of a decision made by AMSA.
This includes decisions such as:
You can use this form to:
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.
This form is no longer in use
To notify us of an engine change, use the correct application form for your vessel:
Surveyors – use this form to:
You can use this form to notify AMSA of a change of name, address, or nationality connected with your ship registration.
You can use this form to notify us of a change to your accreditation including:
Use this form to report any event that endangers, or if not corrected could endanger the safety of vessels or persons.
Anyone can report a marine safety concern to us.
Use this form to report a marine incident.