Expected delays due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Australia Post has closed multiple post offices across south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales and have temporarily paused delivery services across these areas.  This will cause delays in the dispatch and delivery of AMSA issued documents such as seafarer certificates.

Renew certificate

Renew certificate

What do I need to do?

To apply to renew a certificate of survey:

Apply online or by post

Attach the required supporting documentation, including (if applicable):

  • a copy of your existing certificate of survey
  • if you are applying as an organisation, confirmation of the organisation name (if applicable), ACN and ABN (eg ASIC extract, trust deed etc)
  • proof of change of name for an individual.

If you are submitting your application online, please upload the documents. If you are using Australia post to submit your application please post the documents along with your application.

Submit survey reports

You will receive a letter from us advising you what surveys are required.

Contact an accredited marine surveyor or recognised organisation to have your surveys completed.

Complete an application form 

Complete an Application for a renewal of a certificate of survey and/or load line form 521 to renew your certificate of survey.

Pay the fee

Fees apply for this type of application. See our fees page for more information.

Next steps

A letter will be sent to you with the outcome of your application.

Contacting us

If you have questions about the status of your application or the outcome, please contact AMSA Connect.