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  • How flag State administration works in Australia
    As a flag State, AMSA are responsible for making sure Australian ships comply with relevant legislation/s.
    Last updated: 06/19/2023
  • how to apply
    How to apply
    Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.
    Last updated: 11/13/2023
  • Incident report form 19
    Within 72 hours after becoming aware of the incident, you must complete and submit the incident report form 19.
    Last updated: 01/11/2024
  • Index of safety alerts
    Get access to the AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels.
    Last updated: 12/20/2023
  • Information Publication Scheme
    As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.
    Last updated: 10/26/2020
  • Installing an automatic identification system
    Installing and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS).
    Last updated: 07/22/2022
  • Intergovernmental agreement on the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement
    We have an intergovernmental agreement on the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement.
    Last updated: 03/27/2023
  • International certificates of competency for domestic use
    If you hold a valid Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) certificate, you can use this to operate on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV). You don't need to hold a near coastal certificate of competency.
    Last updated: 03/21/2024
  • Search and rescue
    Our 24/7 high tech search and rescue capabilities allow us to respond quickly to people in distress across our region. We use advanced response and satellite technology, contracted equipment, an emergency towage vessel, and four jet aircraft to respond to calls for help.
    Last updated: 02/14/2018
  • Lighthouses
    Lighthouses are part of the network of aids to navigation in Australia. Use our interactive map to locate one of our heritage lighthouses.
    Last updated: 10/02/2023
  • Limitations on a New Zealand certificate in Australia
    Our interpretation of the capacities and limitations on a New Zealand certificate of competency, compared to Australian qualifications.
    Last updated: 10/27/2020
  • Locations of debris found from the YM Efficiency
    List of the locations of the debris found from the YM Efficiency, before the salvage operation.
    Last updated: 08/29/2023
  • Long range identification and tracking
    Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.
    Last updated: 04/22/2021
  • Major historical incidents
    A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Distress beacons
    When travelling by land, sea or air, a GPS-equipped distress beacon can mean all the difference in an emergency situation.
    Last updated: 07/18/2018
  • Marine
    Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Marine levy payment portal
    Payment options for marine levies, fees, or charges.
    Last updated: 09/22/2020
  • Summary of complaints for COVID-19 sea service extensions
    The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).
    Last updated: 11/14/2023
  • Marine Notice 07/2021 - Responsible navigational practices
    This marine notice draws attention to responsible navigational practices which masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in Australian waters should follow.
    Last updated: 04/21/2023
  • Marine radio certificates
    Learn your options for fulfilling the mandatory requirement to hold a radio operation certificate.
    Last updated: 01/19/2023