Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

At AMSA, we believe in supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

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.

We administer the national law, regulations and marine orders in implementing the national system.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

There are different types of automatic identification systems (AIS) used in Australia.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.

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.

Find out if the vessel you own or operate under a boat-share agreement is a domestic commercial vessel.