This page contains a list of past changes to exemptions.

Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

(1)  The criteria for the issue of a check pilot licence to a person are that the person: 

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

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

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

Advice to vessel owners and masters for the focused inspection campaign on passenger vessel safety requirements.

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 (NE WSM WG).

On the evening of 2 April 2022, a Sydney Harbour ferry was operating a regular route between Manly and Circular Quay. A group of young males were exhibiting risk taking behaviour on the deck during adverse weather conditions. One of the group jumped, stumbled, and fell overboard without a lifejacket. The master came about and followed the ferry track back at dead slow to find the person overboard (POB). The POB had the presence of mind to use his mobile phone torch light in the dark to alert the master of his presence and was rescued.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

A passenger vessel travelling at speed collided with a cliff face resulting in serious injuries to passengers and major structural damage to the vessel.

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021.