Queensland—changes to domestic commercial vessel services

• Applications and proof of identity checks are completed at any MSQ office.
• Fees for the final assessment are paid directly to MSQ when the booking the final assessment.
• Applications for temporary service (Exemption 08) and temporary crewing (Exemption 09) can be applied for and issued locally at an MSQ office.

• Applications and proof of identity checks will be completed through participating Australia Post outlets.
• Fees for the high complexity final assessment will be paid directly to AMSA when the booking the final assessment.
• AMSA will issue reminder notices for certificate renewals.

• Applications are submitted to MSQ.
• No renewals fall due until 2021.

• All applications will be made through AMSA. Only completed applications will be accepted.
• When the certificate expires you will be able to apply for a renewal rather than a new certificate.
• A reminder will be issued 90 days before expiry of the existing certificate.

Initial survey

• Domestic commercial vessel surveys are booked through private accredited marine surveyors.
• Application fees for the certificate of survey are a separate charge which are paid directly to MSQ at the time of application.

• Vessel surveys will continue to be provided by private accredited marine surveyors.
• Owners must supply the application to build to AMSA—this will cover the unique vessel identification.
• Application fees for the certificate of survey are a separate charge which will be paid directly to AMSA at the time of application.

Periodic survey and renewals

• The survey is conducted by an AMSA accredited marine surveyor.
• MSQ do not conduct renewals for a Certificate of survey—a new certificate is required.

• Reminder letters for periodic surveys will be sent 90 days before the survey is due.
• Vessel owners will be responsible for ensuring the private accredited surveyor has all required documents and records for the assessment.
• Certificates of survey will be valid for five years (unless advised otherwise).

Applicants can apply for non-survey scheme approval during the build of the vessel or once the vessel is ready for sea trial in conjunction with a certificate of operation.

• Completed applications will be submitted to AMSA.
• Payment of fees can be made at the time of application via the online payment portal on AMSA's website, over the phone via AMSA Connect or in person at a participating Australia Post outlet.
• On approval AMSA will issue the scheme non-survey vessel permit.

• All applications will be submitted to AMSA.
• Payment of fees can be made at the time of application via the online payment portal on AMSA's website, over the phone via AMSA Connect or in person at Australia Post.
• In some cases, exemptions have been extended until 2020. Read the list of exemptions.

Requests for records created before 1 July 2013 should be made through the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). You can find more information on the TMR website.

If your request spans records submitted before and after 1 July 2013, you may submit your request to AMSA using the process outlined above.