This form is for the owners and crew of regulated Australian vessels.
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.
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.
You can use this form to complete a Notice of alteration or damage to an Australian vessel under the guidelines set out in Marine Order 91 – Marine pollution prevention – oil.
You can use this form to notify AMSA of a change of name, address, or nationality connected with your ship registration.
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.