Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine areas.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

Since 2006, we have provided an emergency towing vessel in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef to protect the marine environment.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

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

Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

Mohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on promoting e-learning study for seafarers in Fiji in the not-too-distant future.

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

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.

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

Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

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.

How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.