In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Inner route north as well as alternative routes.

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

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

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

Guidance on the installation, testing and correct operation of oil filtering equipment (oily water separators) to support compliance with resolution MEPC.107(49) under MARPOL Annex I Regulation 14.

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.