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

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

The National Maritime Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulators Forum is a collaborative platform for discussing maritime workplace health and safety. Its main aim is to improve safety for domestic commercial vessels.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Oil spill control agents (OSCA) may assist in oil spill clean up in Australian waters.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

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

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

On 28 July 1988, the livestock carrier Al Qurain struck a wharf heavily while berthing in Portland, Victoria and severely ruptured a side fuel tank. An estimated 184 tonnes of fuel oil escaped into Portland Harbour.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.

Insights from 2025 vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance

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.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.