The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

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

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 53 (Vessels in polar waters) 2016 (MO53). The changes will ensure the marine order aligns with the new requirements following amendments to SOLAS and the Polar Code.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

Planned Maintenance – 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022AMSA conducted a Planned Maintenance Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022.

You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

If you have an offer of employment on a ship registered on the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), you may need a certificate of equivalence (CoE). A CoE allows you to work on an AISR-registered ship using your overseas STCW certificate, without an AMSA-issued certificate of competency or certificate of recognition.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

If you own a vessel in Australia and use it for any commercial, government or research activity, you will need to meet these requirements.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.