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Application for a certificate of survey and/or load line certificate for a domestic commercial vessel (form 521)

Overview

You can use this form to:

We can only process applications where we have been provided the completed survey report.

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Eligibility criteria

A certificate of survey is proof that a vessel has been surveyed and meets specified standards for design, construction, stability and safety equipment that apply to the vessel as defined in Marine Order 503 (Certificate of survey)

A certificate of survey is proof that a vessel has been surveyed and meets specified standards for design, construction, stability and safety equipment that apply to the vessel as defined in Marine Order 503 (Certificate of survey).

To be eligible for a load line certificate you must:

There are circumstances where you may not need to apply for one or both of these certificates. For examples and information please see our certificate of survey and load line certificate pages.

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How to complete this form

You can complete and submit the form online or you can print out the form to complete offline.

Please attach a separate document if you need to provide additional information.

Trust arrangements

If you are making an application in the name of a trust, please supply a copy of the trust deed in the supporting documents section of the application. We require the deed to confirm the full and correct name of the legal entity that is making the application. If a copy of the trust deed is not submitted at the time of making the application, it may result in delays processing your application.  

Submitting the form

You can submit the form online or post it to us at:
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Attention: Operations
GPO Box 2181
Canberra ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA

More information

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