This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

A guide to our privacy policy.

A crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. 

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

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.