Read about the results of the consultation on amendments to Marine Order 53, which implements new safety of navigation and voyage planning requirements for vessels operating in polar waters.

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

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 which marine radio certificate you need and how to get one.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

Vessels owned and operated by community groups or clubs may or may not be domestic commercial vessels.

In this edition we talk about voluntary suspension: a practical option when you’re not surveying, survey process for Exemption 2 Division 5 vessels applying for a certificate of survey and survey code update in MARS: survey flexibility rollout.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.