Mariners should be able to provide some documentation to support their claim including:
Allied mariners should be able to provide similar documentation to Australian Mariners however if this is unavailable they need to make a statutory declaration.
More ? [2]
For verification of relevant merchant mariner and ship movements see the Australian Maritime Safety Authority microfiche records located in the Income Support or Veterans' Compensation Benefits areas in each State.
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/16674%23comment-form
[2] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16674#tgt-cspol_part1_ftn99
[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/114-merchant-mariners
[4] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/12-service-types/125-evidence-service
[5] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/12-service-types/121-qualifying-service
[6] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/12-service-types/122-service-requirements-disability-compensation-payment
[7] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16674#ref-cspol_part1_ftn99