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

On 22 March 2023, AMSA launched new artwork on the Cairns-based Challenger aircraft, designed by Torres Strait artist Michael Nona.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

A guide to our privacy policy.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. 

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 currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

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

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.

If you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

Before you begin operating your vessel, you must follow our requirements.