The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from individuals, organisations and government is an important part of policy development and regulatory change.

Guidance for VTS providers on the qualifications and training of VTS personnel in Australia.

Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

Use this form to make a MLC complaint about a regulated Australian vessel or a foreign-flagged vessel in Australian waters.

If you are a supervisor or qualified person working in the Australian maritime industry, you will need to observe and sign off a seafarer using a task book.

Planned Maintenance – 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022AMSA conducted a Planned Maintenance Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.

We are a Commonwealth statutory authority which provides services to the Australian maritime industry. Sometimes we need to seek the help and support of private companies to deliver our services.

We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.  

How to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments