A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

We have four Bombardier Challenger 604 jet aircraft for search and rescue. The Challengers are based out of Perth, Melbourne and Cairns.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

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In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

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We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.