On 1 June 2025, we introduced new requirements for safety management systems (SMS).

You can use this form to apply for a minimum safe crewing (manning) document.

Use this form to apply for:

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 for international marine qualifications.

Use this form to report a marine incident.

Surveyors – use this form to make a recommendation after conducting:

Use this form to apply for an exemption or equivalence, including waivers, determinations, letters or other matters specific to the marine order or convention.   

This form should be used only if you are genuinely unable to provide suitable evidence of identity documentation because your birth has not been registered, and

You can use this form to:

To operate as a private seafarer recruitment and placement service in Australia, you must register with AMSA.

Use this form to apply to register.

You can use this form to apply for a specific exemption under section 143 of the Marine Safety

You can use this form to apply for an exemption for wildlife or other sightseeing under 

You can use this form to renew a certificate of operation.

You can use this form to complete a check pilot checklist.

Use this checklist to prepare for your oral examination for the

You can use this form to make an application for temporary operations under 

You can use this form to make a Harmful substances report (POLREP) for noxious liquid substances under the guidelines set out in 

Surveyors – use this form to make a recommendation after conducting a survey under