If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

If you have an offer of employment on a ship registered on the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), you may need a certificate of equivalence (CoE). A CoE allows you to work on an AISR-registered ship using your overseas STCW certificate, without an AMSA-issued certificate of competency or certificate of recognition.

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

Installing and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS).

Instructions for registered training organisations (RTOs).

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

Requirements for carrying an automatic identification system (AIS) are specified in marine orders.

How to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.