(1)  The criteria for issue to a person of an unrestricted pilot licence, for a stated pilotage area, are that the person: 

Find out who can be the designated person for a DCV and what they need to do.

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

The establishment of Australia's search and rescue (SAR) response system.

Insights from 2025 vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

Do you want to take paying passengers on tours or between islands? If so, your boat is a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) and must be approved by AMSA.

Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

Standards for vessels used for special work.

Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.