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

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.

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.

This marine notice draws attention to responsible navigational practices which masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in Australian waters should follow.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

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

Hours of Work and Rest – 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022AMSA conducted an Hours of Work and Rest Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022.  

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

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In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

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This trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

We cannot process or issue any certificate or endorsement if your application is incomplete.