It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

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.

How to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024