AMSA will close from 5 pm AEDT Wednesday 24 December 2025, re-opening on Friday 2 January 2026. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate every day (24/7). See which services are affected.

Safety and navigation training

Get trained to handle cargoes and dangerous goods or become a coastal pilot.

Cargoes and dangerous goods training

Make sure you and your on shore employees are qualified to pack, handle and transport cargoes and dangerous goods.

Coastal pilotage training

Find out how to become a coastal pilot. Know which training providers have been approved and how your ongoing competence to be a coastal pilot will be assessed.

  • How to become a coastal pilot

    Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier…
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  • Coastal pilot training

    We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.
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  • Check pilots

    We engage experienced coastal pilots to assess the competence of other coastal pilots.
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