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:

Wednesday 28 October 2020

News

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Survivor meets life-saving AMSA aircrew at Cairns

Published 24/02/2021

Yesterday, a solo sailor who was rescued after spending several hours alone in the ocean after...

Guilty plea and conviction for master of fatal Sydney cruise

Published 23/02/2021

The master of Sydney Harbour passenger vessel, Lady Rose, has pleaded guilty and been convicted of...

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Now available—seafarer certification guidance

Published 23/02/2021

We are pleased to advise that you can now download and print guidance for international...

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Former South Australia police officer helps save maritime lives

Published 18/02/2021

Watch our video of Mark Jacobs who has joined AMSA as a search and rescue office.

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