How to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

Vessels owned and operated by community groups or clubs may or may not be domestic commercial vessels.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

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

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

The International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered vessels, however AMSA has authorised recognised organisations to conduct this service.

All ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages must collect data on fuel consumption, distance travelled and hours underway.

We have a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) with state and territory work health and safety (WHS) regulators. The MOU supports worker safety at sea.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

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.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

There are laws against ship sourced pollution and those responsible may be prosecuted under state or territory legislation.