Australian Maritime Safety Authority

COVID-19

Find information for maritime industries, operators and crew to help you during this time.
Seafarer and crew qualifications

To work in the maritime industry, you need the right certificate. Find out how to get your ticket.
Certificates of survey

Apply for a new, or renew, vary, revoke or suspend a certificate of survey.
Certificates of operation

Apply for a new, or renew, vary, revoke or suspend a certificate of operation.
Register a distress beacon and apply for an MMSI

Registering your distress beacon online can make all the difference in a life threatening situation.
Report an incident

Notify us about a marine incident, report a marine safety concern, or make a pollution report.

Last updated:

Monday 2 December 2019

News

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Watch the video now—Every passenger counts

Published 21/10/2020

The new requirements for passenger vessels came into effect on the 31 May 2020. You can now watch a...

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AMSA safety alert— Float-free EPIRBs—New requirements commencing 1 January 2021

Published 20/10/2020

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the need for owners, operators, masters and crew of...

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Marine incident data helping to improve maritime safety

Published 20/10/2020

We compile summaries of the vessel incidents that have been reported to us.

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Media Release

Violent threats land unseaworthy tug boat owner in hot water

Published 19/10/2020

Anthony Roy Wolfe, the owner of MV Wallaroo – an unseaworthy, ex-navy tug boat – was convicted of...

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