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Seafarer and crew qualifications

To work in the maritime industry, you need the right certificate. Find out how to get your ticket.
Changes to domestic certificates of competency

Learn about the new Marine Order 505, coming into effect 1 January 2023.
Register a distress beacon and apply for an MMSI

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

Last updated:

Wednesday 28 October 2020

News

Release of AMSA Compliance Strategy 2023-27

Published 31/01/2023

As evidence of its commitment to transparency and collaboration with industry, the Australian...

New watertight and weathertight integrity standards for domestic commercial vessel builds

Published 08/02/2023

New watertight and weathertight integrity standards came into effect from 1 January 2023 for new...

December 2022 marine incident report

Published 27/01/2023

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Certificates of operation

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Seafarer and crew qualifications

Changes to domestic certificates of competency

Register a distress beacon and apply for an MMSI

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Last updated:

News

Release of AMSA Compliance Strategy 2023-27

New watertight and weathertight integrity standards for domestic commercial vessel builds

December 2022 marine incident report

November 2022 marine incident report

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