2.1 The role of AMSA
AMSA is the ‘Authority’ (as defined in the SRA) with responsibility for the administration of the SRA. AMSA is supported in this role by the Registrar of Ships, a statutory appointee, who subject to AMSA’s control, is responsible for the maintenance of both the Australian General Shipping Register (the General Register) and the AISR.
AMSA provides guidance to the Registrar of Ships, who then makes registration decisions under the SRA. In developing such guidance, AMSA implements the policy of the Australian Government.
AMSA maintains separation of responsibility to ensure that any officer that has been involved in working with the Registrar of Ships in relation to the implementation of the above guidance is not involved in any review of decisions available under the SRA.
As well as managing the administration of the SRA, AMSA also carries responsibility monitoring the compliance of ships registered on the AISR with international standards and obligations. Accordingly, AMSA is responsible for carrying out the role of flag State Administration, including amongst other matters, the survey and certification of AISR ships and the determination of crew qualifications and manning requirements.
2.2 Office address
The Shipping Registration Office (SRO) and other sections of AMSA that manage the functions of the Flag Administration, including Survey and Certification and Crewing and Qualifications, are located in Canberra.
The postal and street addresses are:
Postal address
PO Box 255
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Australia
Location
Level 2, 28 Gordon Street
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Australia
2.3 Contact details for registration
Australian Shipping Registration Office
Correspondence should be addressed to “Registrar of Ships”
Telephone: (02) 6279 5925 (International +61-2-6279 5925)
Email: sro@amsa.gov.au
2.4 Contact details for the flag administration
Survey and certification
Correspondence should be addressed to the “Manager – Ship Inspection and Registration”
Email: fsc@amsa.gov.au
Crewing (manning)
Correspondence should be addressed to the “Manager Vessel Operations”
Telephone: (02) 6279 5045 (International +61-2-6279 5045)
Email: RAVCrewing@amsa.gov.au
Qualifications
Correspondence should be addressed to the "Manager Seafarer Certification Services"
Telephone: (02) 6279 5808 (International +61-2-6279 5908)
Email: SCSCanberra@amsa.gov.au