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

One week to register! NAV18—marine navigation safety symposium

Published 19/04/2018

Register now to attend NAV18—to be held at Sofitel Gold Coast, Queensland from 1–3 May 2018.

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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Crewing requirements for grandfathered passenger vessels

Published 20/12/2017

Exemption 28 has been extended from 1 January 2018 until 30 June 2018.

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