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AMSA Plan on a page

Our Plan on a page outlines our strategic challenges, goals, risks, and focus areas.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Working Boats issue 9

On the same wave with industry.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Working Boats issue 3

Reducing red tape.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Working Boats issue 1

Seven systems now effectively rolled into one.

Last updated 02/12/2019
How Australian seafarers use task books

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use a task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Vessel traffic services newsletter 13—July 2016

Inside this issue: MSQ – 8 VTS ports, qualifications and training, IALA update, International VTS Symposium and VTS working group update.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Types of automatic identification systems

There are different types of automatic identification systems (AIS) used in Australia.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Domestic commercial vessels

When operating in the marine environment, there are compliance requirements you must meet. These include safety requirements, regular vessel surveys, permits and certificates of operation.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Policies and requirements for registered training organisations delivering international certification training

Find policies and requirements for registered training organisations to obtain AMSA approval for International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW...

Last updated 02/12/2019
Replace an international certificate

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Vessel classes and service categories

Your compliance requirements will be affected by the service category of your vessel.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Commencing work in Australia

Some guidance on how to start your job in Australia once you have submitted your application.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Class C restricted operations approval

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Equivalent means of compliance

If you have an alternative way of meeting your safety requirements, you can make an equivalent means of compliance application.

Last updated 02/12/2019
AMSA Joint Rescue Coordination Centre 1

Last updated 02/12/2019
On Scene newsletter issue 18

Last updated 02/12/2019
On Scene newsletter issue 23

Last updated 02/12/2019
On Scene newsletter issue 30

October 2016

Last updated 02/12/2019
COMSAR sticker for VHF MF distress alerts

Flow chart showing the actions to be taken by ships when they receive a distress alert.

Last updated 02/12/2019
International safety management code

The International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered...

Last updated 02/12/2019