In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

The 274th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, in Fremantle, Western Australia.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

The 277th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in Hobart, Tasmania.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

We charge fees for evaluating and approving courses that are delivered by Registered training organisations.

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

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

If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.

Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

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

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.

Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.

We administer the national law, regulations and marine orders in implementing the national system.

This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.