This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Check if AMSA recognises your country or overseas STCW certificate, and what this means for your application in Australia.

Tonnages for each Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel, current, decommissioned, and under construction.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, training, risk assessment and more during our focussed inspections campaign on hazardous gases.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

A list of all our approved short courses.

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Find out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.

There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, crew training, incident reporting and more during our focussed inspections campaign on towage operations.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons