Western Australia—changes to domestic commercial vessel services

• Applications should be lodged through the DoT shopfront.
• DoT issue renewal reminders three months before renewal date.

• 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 for the issue of five yearly Certificates of Operation are processed by DoT.
• Applications can be submitted before they have been fully completed.
• DoT do not issue reminder notices.

• 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

• Assessment of applications for initial survey of domestic commercial vessels submitted by private accredited marine surveyors on behalf of owners are processed through Fremantle office.
• Submit the application to build to the DoT (for the issue of a unique vessel identifier).

Initial survey

• 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 assessment of survey submissions from private accredited marine surveyors for endorsement or renewal survey of five yearly Certificates of Survey for domestic commercial vessels are provided by DoT.

Periodic survey and renewals

• 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).

• Detailed photos and information outlining what the boat will be fitted with, what it will be used for and what safety equipment it will carry—submitted to MSA.
• Ongoing applicants for non-survey approval that are still open at 1 June 2018 will be notified that their application will be transferred to AMSA or, if their application is deemed too old, will have their application timed out.

• 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.

• Applications for general exemptions are made through DoT 
• If the applicant requires a specific exemption or equivalent means of compliance (EMOC) they must submit their application form directly to AMSA be transferred to AMSA or, if their application is deemed too old, will have their application timed out

• 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.