Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Report an incident

Notify us about a marine incident, report a marine safety concern, or make a pollution report.
Certificates of operation

Apply for a new, or renew, vary, revoke or suspend a certificate of operation.
Certificates of survey

Apply for a new, or renew, vary, revoke or suspend a certificate of survey.
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

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Preventing marine plastic litter

Published 03/05/2023

Australia has consolidated a leadership role on addressing marine plastic litter at the...

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Shipboard navigation, communications and search and rescue at sea on the agenda at IMO

Published 08/05/2023

Australia will play an active role in discussions starting this week at the International Maritime...

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Have your say on the proposed extension of Marine Order 501

Published 28/04/2023

Consultation is now open on the proposed extension of Marine Order 501

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Consultation feedback report now available — changes to operational safety requirements

Published 01/05/2023

Between November 2022 and January 2023, we consulted on changes to Marine Order 504, which...

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