Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

Regulatory requirements for certificates of competency, sometimes referred to as ‘tickets’, apply to thousands of Australians working across the domestic commercial vessel (DCV) industry.

The Pacific Quest was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture from a ship into the sea near Border Island, Queensland on 25 December 2002.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Check if AMSA recognises your country or overseas STCW certificate, and what this means for your application in Australia.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

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.

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

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.