How to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.

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

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

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

On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

The International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered vessels, however AMSA has authorised recognised organisations to conduct this service.

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

All ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages must collect data on fuel consumption, distance travelled and hours underway.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

We have a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) with state and territory work health and safety (WHS) regulators. The MOU supports worker safety at sea.

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020