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.

Requirements for registered training organisations

Registered training organisations (RTO) deliver courses and qualifications domestic and international certificates of competency. For some activities, an RTO may require approval by AMSA.

Domestic certification training

Training for certificates of competency issued under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012.

International certification training

Training for certificates of competency issued under Navigation Act 2012.