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Immigration skills assessment for mariners

How to find out about maritime skilled migration to Australia.

The Australian Government publishes its combined list of eligible skilled occupations on The Department of Home Affairs website,

AMSA is the nominated Assessing Authority for:

Referring to this combined list of eligible skilled occupations, AMSA can assess immigration applications for holders of overseas STCW Engineer Officer and Deck Officer Certificates of competency and marine surveyors. 

A successful immigration skills assessment by us does not guarantee that a visa will be issued by the Department of Home Affairs.

We cannot discuss the outcome of a visa applications. This a matter between you and the Department of Home Affairs.

Related information

To assess your overseas certificate use this form: application for an assessment of overseas qualifications for the purpose of a migration application (form 12)

Last updated: 15 January 2025