We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

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 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.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

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Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

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.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

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

A master acted quickly when a passenger deliberately jumped into the water while the vessel was berthing.

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.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

Guidance for calculating your sea service equivalence if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Rating (specialist seaman department), Maritime Warfare Officer (Maritime Warfare department) or RAN Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer (Marine Engineering or Electrical Technical department).

The 273rd meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 in Canberra, ACT.