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

If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.

We are a Commonwealth statutory authority which provides services to the Australian maritime industry. Sometimes we need to seek the help and support of private companies to deliver our services.

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercial vessels.

Find out about AMSA’s strategic priorities and stay informed about our objectives, challenges and planned activities for 2025-26 to 2028-29.

How we ensure we are a gender equitable employer

Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

If you are looking to purchase a vessel and would like to know the current ownership details or you need detailed information on a registered ship, a title extract will provide this information.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

Find out if the vessel you own or operate under a boat-share agreement is a domestic commercial vessel.

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

All ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages must collect data on fuel consumption, distance travelled and hours underway.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.