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.
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.
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:
You can now apply for near coastal certificates online using myAMSA, our new application portal.
You can use this form to apply for a licence or renewal for a coastal:
Use this form to apply for an exemption or equivalence, including waivers, determinations, letters or other matters specific to the marine order or convention.
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.
You can use this form to make a statutory declaration for a builder's certificate. This form is for the international register.
Use this form to report a marine incident.
Surveyors – use this form to make a recommendation after conducting:
Use this form for international marine qualifications.