The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

Consultation on electrical safety on vessels closed on 28 February 2019.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is the Commonwealth statutory body with responsibility for establishing and maintaining marine aids to navigation (AtoN) pursuant to section 190 of the Navigation Act 2012 (Cth).

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

Latest standards for wheelhouse visibility, emergency escapes, crew and passenger accommodation, and personal safety on domestic commercial vessels. Includes updated requirements for evacuation, signage and preventing falls overboard.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.

Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.

There are standards of competence you must achieve to be able to work on an international fishing vessel.

We want everyone to be able to access and use our websites.

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.