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

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.

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

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

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.

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.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

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.

Since December 2016, we have conducted 185 compliance checks on 88 cruise ships with 100 per cent compliance observed.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

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.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.

Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.