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- Steps to getting a certificate of competencyFind out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.Last updated: 05/06/2025
- 2023 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reportsThe information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.Last updated: 02/23/2024
Have your say: changes to safety management system requirementsWe are inviting feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018.Last updated: 05/29/2024- Medical fitness for international certificates of competencyFind out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.Last updated: 10/08/2024
- Initial certificate of survey applicationsThis page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.Last updated: 04/14/2021
- International (STCW) qualificationsFind out how to apply for, renew or manage your STCW international certificate to work on Australian-registered vessels in international waters. Includes training, exemptions and recognition of overseas qualifications.Last updated: 08/20/2025
- Certificate of recognitionHow to get a certificate of recognition.Last updated: 07/01/2024
Editorial updates to 8 parts of the NSCV effective 1 October 2024From 1 October 2024, minor editorial changes were implemented for 8 parts of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV).Last updated:- Intention to register a shipYou need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.Last updated: 03/03/2026
- Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand Annual Conference 2023AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.Last updated: 10/09/2023
- National compliance plan: 2020-2021Information for the regulated maritime industry and compliance partners about the compliance focus that we will apply over the coming year.Last updated: 09/01/2021
- 2018 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reportsThe information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water.Last updated: 05/09/2022
What lifejacket do I need?Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.Last updated: 02/20/2025- MARPOL and its implementation in AustraliaThe International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.Last updated: 03/27/2025
Have your say on proposed changes for the operation of emergency services vesselsExemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) sets out the conditions for the operation of emergency service vessels, including fire services and volunteer marine rescue (VMR) vessels.Last updated:- Certificate of recognition for Masters, Mates (Deck and officers) and Engineer officersHow to get a Certificate of recognition for Masters, Mates (Deck and officers) and Engineer officers.Last updated: 07/01/2024
- 2020 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reportsThe information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.Last updated: 05/09/2022
- Maritime safety informationAMSA and the Bureau of Meteorology provide vessels with maritime safety information (MSI) about hazards and foreseeable dangers to safe navigation through Australia's marine environment.Last updated: 12/21/2023
- Scenario 3: A DCV intends to operate commercially overseas on an ongoing basisFollow these steps if you wish to operate your vessel commercially outside of the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ).Last updated: 10/25/2023
- 2023/05 - Receiving Maritime Safety Information (MSI)This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of maritime safety information when navigating through NAVAREA X and METAREA X.Last updated: 01/17/2025