AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

The PSL applies to vessels that have carried 10 tonnes or more of oil while operating in Australia, any time during a quarter. It helps fund the response to marine pollution incidents.

Our eligibility requirements for sailing vessels.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

The 271st meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

On 22 January 1982 at approximately 9 pm, the oil tanker Esso Gippsland was in the process of loading at Port Stanvac jetty, South Australia, when a large quantity of industrial fuel oil leaked from the air vent and ullage port of its no.2 starboard tank.

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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.