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:

Monday 2 December 2019

News

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Improving safety together—first annual report of DCV incidents

Published 13/08/2020

Marine incidents can result in loss of income, loss of reputation, or worse—loss of life.

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Seeking Submissions: Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention

Published 14/08/2020

Seeking responses from interested stakeholders to the recently released discussion paper on the...

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Managing and reducing the risk of fatigue at sea

Published 12/08/2020

Fatigue can have serious consequences for the safety and health of seafarers, operational safety...

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Reminder—all National Law general exemptions have been extended until 30 June 2025

Published 10/08/2020

We have extended existing general exemptions to provide seafarers and operators with continuity and...

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