We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

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

AMSA is committed to safe and clean seas. AMSA, on behalf of Australia, is responsible for the implementation of numerous international conventions and codes to which Australia is a signatory.

Before you begin operating your vessel, you must follow our requirements.

If you hold a valid STCW certificate issued by another country and want to work on an Australian-flagged vessel, you need a certificate of recognition (CoR). In some countries this is called a recognition endorsement.

From 6 to 9 August 2018 Newcastle hosted the 27th professional development workshop of the National Plan Environment, Scientific and Technical (ES&T) Network.

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

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.