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Forms and guidelines

Information, guidelines, and operational forms for all seafarer certificates and endorsements.

Forms

Jet Boat Driver (River) Licence application form
PDF 189 KB, 12 pages
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Recognition of Australian Seafarer Certificates application form
PDF 246 KB, 6 pages
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Recognition of non-New Zealand Seafarer Certificates application form
PDF 238 KB, 5 pages
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Pilotage Exemption Certificate application form
PDF 182 KB, 4 pages
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Pilotage Licence application form
PDF 182 KB, 4 pages
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Fit and Proper Person form
PDF 344 KB, 11 pages
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Satisfying Currency Requirements application form
PDF 1.8 MB, 3 pages
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Apply for Recognition as a Compass Adjuster form
PDF 295 KB, 8 pages
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Application for Removal of Conditions on a Seafarer Certificate
PDF: 238kB, 5 pages
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Certificate of Sea Service form
PDF 29 KB, 1 page
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Statutory Declaration – Qualifying Service form
PDF 94 KB, 4 pages
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Summary of Sea Service: Chief Mate and Master Yacht Certificates form
PDF 76 KB, 2 pages
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Certificate of Medical Fitness – National or Ring-fenced Seafarers form
PDF 101 KB, 1 page
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Certificate of Medical Fitness – STCW or STCW-F Seafarers form
PDF 130 KB, 1 page
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Medical Exam for STCW or STCW-F Seafarers form
PDF 195 KB, 5 pages
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Eyesight and colour vision report
PDF: 99 kB, 1 page
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Steering Certificate form
PDF 114 KB, 1 page
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Compass Declaration form
PDF 90 KB, 2 pages
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Guidelines

Medical Guidelines for Seafarers
PDF 271 KB, 10 pages
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Seafarer Medicals: Guidance for Employers
PDF: 155 KB, 4 pages
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Guidance Medical Fitness: National or Ring-fenced Seafarers
PDF: 323 KB, 16 pages
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GP Summary Guide for Medical Fitness: National or Ring-fenced Seafarers
PDF: 119kB, 4 pages
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Related links

Working at sea

Learn more about crewing requirements, career progression, and the Seafarers Welfare Council

Know your rights

Find out what your rights are as crew aboard a vessel that complies with the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).

Apply online

Learn more about how to apply for new Seafarer Certificate.