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

You need to keep your certificate of recognition current to keep working as an international seafarer in Australia. Make sure you renew your overseas (primary) STCW certificate before applying to revalidate your CoR.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

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

We administer the national law, regulations and marine orders in implementing the national system.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

In 2024, a range of vessel stability issues caused a trawler to roll over. The master had not followed the vessel’s stability book properly. The investigation also found that the stability book didn’t meet relevant standards.

We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).