Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

Our register disclosing gifts and benefits

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.

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

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

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

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

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).

Purpose To ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by the ship’s Master is executed within the planne

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.