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.

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How to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

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).

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

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

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.