Australian Maritime Safety Authority

National system services are changing on 1 July 2018

Find out how to access the services you need and other related changes.
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To work in the maritime industry, you need a domestic or international certificate.
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.
Report an incident

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National Standard for Commercial Vessels

Australia's maritime safety standards and regulations.

Last updated: 13 October 2017

Last reviewed: 13 October 2017

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National Martime System. One system to navigate. One set of rules. One point of contact. One set of fees.

Services are changing for owners, operators, and crew of domestic commercial vessels

Published 10/05/2018

From 1 July 2018, you will have one system to navigate.

Community open day—Thursday Island

Published 15/05/2018

We are holding a community open day on Thursday Island from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday 19 May in...

e-Navigation Underway 2018 Asia-Pacific—an annual regional conference

Published 14/05/2018

Registration is now open for the ‘Realisation of e-Navigation in the Asia-Pacific region—...

Appropriate crewing for your operation under Marine Order 504

Published 10/05/2018

An update on the outcome of the consultation for appropriate crewing for your operation under...

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National system services are changing on 1 July 2018

Seafarer qualifications

Register a distress beacon and apply for an MMSI

Find out about survey requirements

Report an incident

National Standard for Commercial Vessels

Safe and clean seas, saving lives

News

Services are changing for owners, operators, and crew of domestic commercial vessels

Community open day—Thursday Island

e-Navigation Underway 2018 Asia-Pacific—an annual regional conference

Appropriate crewing for your operation under Marine Order 504

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