Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

To confirm an engine with a power output of greater than 130 kilowatts (kW) is compliant with nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission standards, it must be accompanied by an Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate and supporting Technical File.

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.

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

Course and study subjects for deck and engineer certificates of recognition.

How to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.

The Sylvan Arrow was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture into the sea west of Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria on 18 December 1999.

If you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.

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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

AMSA port State control inspectors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our cargo securing focused inspection campaign. Use this checklist to prepare for the inspection, and to help you ensure your cargo is secure. Below is a sample of the focused inspection campaign checklist.

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.

Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

Find out how to make an MLC complaint and how AMSA responds to MLC complaints.