You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

Carry the right safety equipment, including lifejackets, life rafts, and first aid kits.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

The International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered vessels, however AMSA has authorised recognised organisations to conduct this service.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

We have a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) with state and territory work health and safety (WHS) regulators. The MOU supports worker safety at sea.

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.

An online learning program providing an awareness of how AMSA combats pollution in the marine environment.