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

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

This marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

We cannot process or issue any certificate or endorsement if your application is incomplete.

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

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

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).