A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.

This marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.

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.

AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.

How to calculate your sea service in trailer hopper suction dredgers operating in ports, inshore and in limited near coastal areas.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

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

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

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

To confirm an engine with a power output of greater than 130 kilowatts (kW) is compliant with nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission standards, it must be accompanied by an Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate and supporting Technical File.

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

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.