Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

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

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

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

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

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

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

If you have an offer of employment on a ship registered on the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), you may need a certificate of equivalence (CoE). A CoE allows you to work on an AISR-registered ship using your overseas STCW certificate, without an AMSA-issued certificate of competency or certificate of recognition.

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

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

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.