Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

On the evening of 2 April 2022, a Sydney Harbour ferry was operating a regular route between Manly and Circular Quay. A group of young males were exhibiting risk taking behaviour on the deck during adverse weather conditions. One of the group jumped, stumbled, and fell overboard without a lifejacket. The master came about and followed the ferry track back at dead slow to find the person overboard (POB). The POB had the presence of mind to use his mobile phone torch light in the dark to alert the master of his presence and was rescued.

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

Passenger sustains injury from poorly rigged gangway.

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

Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

Our AMSA Connect team are ready to assist you over the phone, by email, or at one of our regional offices.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

All regulated Australian vessels must have a minimum safe crewing determination (MSCD). Find out how to prepare your crewing arrangement, check qualifications, and submit your application or renewal.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.