Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

AMSA has a fair, and non-discriminatory procurement complaints handling process.

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

A particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA) is given special protection because of its vulnerability to damage from international shipping activities.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

We use marine orders to give effect to international and national conventions and standards. Find out more about these conventions and standards and how you can access them as publications.

Access AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

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

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