AMSA Connect phone services may have longer wait times on Monday 1 June 2026 while we operate with reduced staffing due to the Reconciliation Day Public Holiday in Canberra. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
Find out how to apply for, renew or manage your STCW international certificate to work on Australian-registered vessels in international waters. Includes training, exemptions and recognition of overseas qualifications.
Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.
This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.
In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits
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.
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