Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

How to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

The International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered vessels, however AMSA has authorised recognised organisations to conduct this service.

Vessels owned and operated by community groups or clubs may or may not be domestic commercial vessels.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

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).

We have a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) with state and territory work health and safety (WHS) regulators. The MOU supports worker safety at sea.

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.