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  • International (STCW) qualifications
    Find out how to apply for, renew or manage your STCW international certificate to work on Australian-registered vessels in international waters. Includes training, exemptions and recognition of overseas qualifications.
    Last updated: 08/20/2025
  • Sea service and task books
    Sea service is a requirement for most certificates of competency. You must complete a specified amount of service time on a vessel in support of your application. The time and skills needed for your sea service can be recorded in a task book, sea service form, letter from the vessel operator or a declaration. Use our publications order form to purchase task books, log books, and other record books.
    Last updated: 08/20/2025
  • National Plan training
    Under the National Plan, training is available for responders. These training courses make sure Commonwealth, state and territory responders are familiar with the national arrangements under which they work together in a maritime emergency.
    Last updated: 08/20/2025
  • Search and rescue
    Our 24/7 high tech search and rescue capabilities allow us to respond quickly to people in distress across our region. We use advanced response and satellite technology, contracted equipment, an emergency towage vessel, and four jet aircraft to respond to calls for help.
    Last updated: 02/14/2018
  • Information Publication Scheme
    As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.
    Last updated: 09/01/2025
  • Operational information (IPS)
    Our information publication scheme provides access to details about AMSA's operations.
    Last updated: 09/01/2025
  • Navigation equipment - NSCV Part C7C
    Compasses, nautical charts, chart systems, and publications.
    Last updated: 09/01/2025
  • 2025/03 - Watchkeeping and crewing standards
    This marine notice outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for duty. 
    Last updated: 06/20/2025
  • AMSA Gifts and Benefits register
    Our register disclosing gifts and benefits
    Last updated: 09/02/2025
  • AMSA 122
    Steering certificate (form 122)

    You can use this form to complete a steering certificate.

    Last updated: 07/16/2025
  • Freedom of Information disclosures
    The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.
    Last updated: 09/25/2025
  • Working on domestic commercial vessels with STCW certificates
    You can use some STCW certificates in place of equivalent near coastal certificates to work on a domestic commercial vessel.
    Last updated: 03/21/2024
  • AMSA 426
    Certificate of competency application (form 426)

    Apply online with myAMSA

    You can now apply for near coastal certificates online using myAMSA, our new application portal.

    Last updated: 12/22/2023
  • Guide to our privacy policy
    A guide to our privacy policy.
    Last updated: 07/08/2025
  • AMSA 214
    Withdrawal of caveat (form 214)

    You can use this form to withdraw a caveat.

    Last updated: 09/05/2025
  • AMSA 335
    Application for registration on the international register (form 335)

    You can use this form to make an application for your vessel to be registered on the international register.

    Last updated: 09/05/2025
  • AMSA 213
    Notice of change of name of caveator, or change of address for service (form 213)

    You can use this form to notify the Registrar of Ships of a change of name of caveator, or a change of address for service.

    Last updated: 09/05/2025
  • AMSA 210
    Notice of change of name, address, or nationality (form 210)

    You can use this form to notify AMSA of a change of name, address, or nationality connected with your ship registration.

    Last updated: 09/05/2025
  • Domestic commercial vessel inspections
    We inspect domestic commercial vessels to ensure crew, vessel, and operational safety.
    Last updated: 08/01/2025
  • AMSA 12
    Apply for a migration skills assessment (form 12)

    Use this form to apply for a skills assessment if you're a mariner or marine surveyor.

    Last updated: 05/07/2025