Regulatory requirements for certificates of competency, sometimes referred to as ‘tickets’, apply to thousands of Australians working across the domestic commercial vessel (DCV) industry.

Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.

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

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

We follow the guidance of international conventions when conducting search and rescue (SAR) activities.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

There are few exceptions to the prohibition of garbage discharge under MARPOL. Breaches can result in significant penalties.

We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.

At 8.55 am on 10 September 1979, the tanker World Encouragement was conducting berthing operations at an Australian Oil Refinery (AOR) mooring at Kurnell in Botany Bay, New South Wales, when oil began rising to the water surface from beneath the ship.

This Marine Notice reminds vessel masters, owners and operators about the coastal pilotage requirements that apply within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait, as prescribed in Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54).

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.