Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

Fatigue management requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

If you hold a valid STCW certificate issued by another country and want to work on an Australian-flagged vessel, you need a certificate of recognition (CoR). In some countries this is called a recognition endorsement.

We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

In early 2018 representatives from Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) and AMSA boarded the containership ANL Warragul for a three day voyage to test the hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) reconnaissance capability.

Designing, selecting, and testing anchoring systems.

Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.