We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

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.

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

An online learning program providing an awareness of how AMSA combats pollution in the marine environment.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

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

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Papua New Guinea National Maritime Safety Authority.

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.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.