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

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

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).

Passenger sustains injury from poorly rigged gangway.

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

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

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

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

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

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.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

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

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

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.

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.

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.