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.

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

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).

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

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

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

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.

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.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) in the Australia and New Zealand region.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.