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

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.

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.

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

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

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

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).

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.