Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

This marine notice outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for duty. 

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.