We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

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

We have interagency agreements with other agencies.

How to get certificates we have issued to you, or your seafarers, certified online.

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

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

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

In September 2017 the Western Australian Department of Transport ran Exercise Ningaloo Challenge, which was the largest and most complex maritime environmental emergency response exercise ever conducted in WA.

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

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

You may be able to operate temporarily below the minimum crewing requirements that apply to your vessel.

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 25 (Equipment – lifesaving) 2014 (MO25). MO25 sets out requirements for carrying and testing life-saving equipment and recovering people from water.