AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

We want your feedback on proposed changes to Australian near coastal seafarer certificates.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.