AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

Learn how to get copies of documents certified for your certificate application.

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

A master acted quickly when a passenger deliberately jumped into the water while the vessel was berthing.

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) was reviewed in 2023-2024. The review made 11 recommendations.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

We have four Bombardier Challenger 604 jet aircraft for search and rescue. The Challengers are based out of Perth, Melbourne and Cairns.

On 22 March 2023, AMSA launched new artwork on the Cairns-based Challenger aircraft, designed by Torres Strait artist Michael Nona.