Certificate of Equivalence (COE) - Australian Government

Description

You will require this certificate if you intend to work on board a ship in Australian waters that is listed in the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), and if you are not an Australian National or Resident. You may still be employed on an International Register Vessel as a Master, Chief Mate, Chief or First Engineer if you have a foreign certificate and have a Certificate of Equivalence (COE).

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

A Certificate of Equivalence is only valid for service on ships registered in the Australian International Shipping Register. To apply you must:

  • Hold a foreign certificate; and
  • Not qualify as an Australian National or an Australian Resident.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Fees vary depending on individual circumstances. Please consult the Contact Officer for fee information.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Certificate of Equivalence (COE) Information Booklet (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Navigation Act 2012 AG

Regulation(s) name

Navigation Regulations 2013 AG

Administering agency

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Navigation Safety and International Division

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Enquiries

Navigation Safety and International Division

Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Operating address: 82 Northbourne Avenue
Braddon
Australian Capital Territory 2612
Mailing address: GPO BOX 2181
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601
Phone: 02 6279 5664
Fax: 02 6279 5966