Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Seafarer qualifications

To work in the maritime industry, you need a domestic or international certificate.
Report an incident

Notify us about a marine incident or make a pollution report.
Register a distress beacon and apply for an MMSI

Registering your distress beacon online can make all the difference in a life threatening situation.
Find out about survey requirements

Make sure your vessel is safe and compliant at all times.
National system transition

From 1 July 2018 domestic commercial vessel services will be changing.
National Standard for Commercial Vessels

Australia's maritime safety standards and regulations.

Last updated: 13 October 2017

Last reviewed: 13 October 2017

News

Consultation now open—proposed changes to the vessel survey regime arrangements

Published 04/04/2018

Have your say about AMSA's proposed changes to the domestic commercial vessel survey regime...

Release of the draft domestic commercial vessel levy rules and fees

Published 17/04/2018

The Department welcomes written submissions by Monday 30 April 2018.

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Australian Search and Rescue Award 2018

Published 20/04/2018

Nominate for the 2018 Australian Search and Rescue (SAR) Award.

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Consultation on proposed changes to operational safety requirements for domestic commercial vessels

Published 17/04/2018

We are seeking your comments on the proposed changes to certificates of operation and the...

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