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.
Seafarer qualifications

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

Notify us about a marine incident or make a pollution report.
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.

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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.

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