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).

An online learning program providing an awareness of how AMSA combats pollution in the marine environment.

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Marine and Safety Tasmania.

The International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered vessels, however AMSA has authorised recognised organisations to conduct this service.

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

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.

Australia is standing for election to a key role on the Council of the International Maritime Organization.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

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

The National Maritime Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulators Forum is a collaborative platform for discussing maritime workplace health and safety. Its main aim is to improve safety for domestic commercial vessels.

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.