Your vessel may be inspected to verify your compliance with cargo requirements. These requirements and regulations apply to safety-related aspects for marine carriage of cargo.

We have offices all around Australia. You can contact our state offices using the details below.

Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Annex VI) allows ships to use exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) to comply with the 0.50 per cent m/m sulphur fuel oil limit that commenced on 1 January 2020

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our livestock ships focused inspection campaign.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

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

Jobs with purpose - learn more about exciting careers at AMSA.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

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

Standards for class 1 and class 2 fast craft that are at least 35m in equivalent length.

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.

Fitting out all spaces on the vessel with the right fire protection measures.

Latest standards for wheelhouse visibility, emergency escapes, crew and passenger accommodation, and personal safety on domestic commercial vessels. Includes updated requirements for evacuation, signage and preventing falls overboard.

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