Australian Maritime Safety Authority

COVID-19

Find information for maritime industries, operators and crew to help you during this time.
Seafarer and crew qualifications

To work in the maritime industry, you need the right certificate. Find out how to get your ticket.
Certificates of survey

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

Apply for a new, or renew, vary, revoke or suspend a certificate of operation.
Register a distress beacon and apply for an MMSI

Registering your distress beacon online can make all the difference in a life threatening situation.
Report an incident

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

Last updated:

Wednesday 28 October 2020

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Webinar—Understanding the effects of COVID-19 on seafarers

Published 02/12/2020

We are holding a special research webinar on Thursday 10 December to discuss the effect of the...

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October incident report

Published 30/11/2020

Read about the incidents reported to us in October.

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The latest edition of AMSA Update is now available

Published 30/11/2020

Read the November AMSA Update

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Maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers during COVID-19 pandemic

Published 26/11/2020

Marine notice 10/2020 supersedes 04/2020, outlining seafarer repatriation requirements during the...

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