There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

Apply for an endorsement that allows you to command and operate the engines of a vehicular ferry-in-chains attached to the shore by cable.

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

How to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.

1. The criteria for the issue to a person of a trainee pilot licence are that the person: (a)  is entitled to work in Australia; and (b)  holds: 

A CoST is the entry level STCW certificate you need to work as an international seafarer. Find out who needs one, what training to complete and how to apply.

If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

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.

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

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.

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

A particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA) is given special protection because of its vulnerability to damage from international shipping activities.

The technologies which support our search and rescue (SAR) response.

The use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) on board ships contributes significantly to the safety of navigation.

When completing a bunker delivery note, you will need to include specific details.