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- Qualifying near coastal sea serviceHow to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.Last updated: 02/06/2026
AMSA update—2024 editionsRead previous AMSA update editions from 2024Last updated: 02/19/2025- Exemption 16 - Marine Safety (Traditional fishing)This exemption allows people to master a traditional inhabitant fishing boat without the required certificate of competency.Last updated: 12/23/2025
- Sailing vesselsOur eligibility requirements for sailing vessels.Last updated: 07/01/2024
- Bunker certificates and the Bunkers ConventionInformation for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.Last updated: 08/01/2025
- 2021/08 — Electronic Chart Display and Information SystemsThis marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.Last updated: 01/10/2025
- Reduction of nitrogen oxide emissions from marine diesel enginesGlobally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).Last updated: 11/13/2023
Changes to national law general exemptions from 1 July 2025: check your eligibilitySeveral national law general exemptions have been reissued for a period of 3 to 5 years with changes. Check if you need to reapply for your exemption, and that you still meet eligibility requirements.Last updated: 07/02/2025- How Australian seafarers use task booksIf 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.Last updated: 12/28/2022
- Protection of the sea conventions and legislationAustralia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.Last updated: 12/03/2024
- Waste reception facilities in Australian portsAustralia provides environmentally responsible port waste reception facilities for you to dispose your vessel-generated waste.Last updated: 05/16/2024
- Search and rescue incidents 2016–17Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.Last updated: 10/26/2020
- Vessel Traffic Services Advisory GroupThe Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) discusses matters relating to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in Australia.Last updated: 03/21/2023
- LegislationOverview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.Last updated: 10/30/2018
Compliance and enforcement policy 2018This policy has been superseded by the 2020 Compliance and enforcement policy.Last updated: 07/28/2023- Marine Order 55- Consultation report 2024Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024 Consultation Report – Feb - Apr 2024Last updated:
- Refusal of access to Australian portsShips 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 portsLast updated: 09/21/2023
- Electronic chart display and information systemThe use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) on board ships contributes significantly to the safety of navigation.Last updated: 05/16/2025
- Compliance and enforcement policy—Version 3 2022This policy provides an overview of compliance and enforcement options and information as to when use of each option is appropriateLast updated: 07/28/2023
- Recognition of qualifying sea service for Royal Australian Navy personnelGuidance for calculating your sea service equivalence if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Rating (specialist seaman department), Maritime Warfare Officer (Maritime Warfare department) or RAN Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer (Marine Engineering or Electrical Technical department).Last updated: 07/01/2024