We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

The technologies which support our search and rescue (SAR) response.

A training organisation must apply to be accredited to provide approved VTS training.

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

Get your Master or deck certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

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.

The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

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

Consider AMSA as your next move.

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

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.

A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a ship-specific plan to improve the energy efficiency of a ship.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.

You may need to pay a fee, levy or charge, depending on what action you need to do. Find out about our current levies, fees, and payment options.