Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

Radiotelephones, signalling lights, EPIRBs, and satellite communications equipment.

Specifies safety standards for the design, construction, equipping and operation of a domestic commercial vessel that is a leisure craft.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale G first aid kit on board: 1D (with unberthed passengers), 1E (with unberthed passengers), 2D, 2E, 3D and 3E.

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

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

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Victoria.

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.

A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

By accessing or using our Media Library, you agree to these terms of use on behalf of yourself or the organisation on whose behalf you are accessing the Media Library, and you warrant that you are authorised to do so.

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.