Learn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.

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

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

The 278th meeting of the Board was held virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

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

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

In this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.

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).

What changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54) did we seek feedback on?

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

Resources and advice on how to prepare for your oral exam.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).