AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

We hosted the second annual salvage and wreck workshop on 28 and 29 November 2017 at the National Maritime Museum in Sydney.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

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.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx