The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at Hay Point, Queensland, for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier.

Access the Emergency Management Handbooks and Manuals.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

Notify AMSA that you're bringing a vessel to Australia or going on an overseas voyage.

In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).

Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

Fitting out all spaces on the vessel with the right fire protection measures.

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

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