If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

An unexpected wind-shift during parasailing operations caused 2 airborne passengers to contact the water at speed. They were recovered by the vessel and returned to shore. Both passengers later informed the operator that they had sustained injuries during the event. The owner then failed to report this as a marine incident to us.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

The 278th meeting of the Board was held virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

Proof of identity is required when applying for a certificate of competency or seafarer’s service book.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at Hay Point, Queensland, for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

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.

The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is a mandatory measure that promotes the use of energy efficient (less polluting) equipment and engines on new build ships.