If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

Commonwealth, state and territory agencies responsible for responding to marine pollution incidents under the National Plan.

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

Access a range of online training courses you can complete in your own time at your own pace.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

AMSA has a fair, and non-discriminatory procurement complaints handling process.

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

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024, requires that industrial personnel have appropriate safety training prior to embarking on a vessel.

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.

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

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

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

This marine notice advises of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I – machinery space operations (all ships), prepared and issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).