The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

We charge fees for evaluating and approving courses that are delivered by Registered training organisations.

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

This marine notice advises of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I – machinery space operations (all ships), prepared and issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

The 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.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

How to get an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Certificate of safety training (CoST) (STCW Reg VI/1) if you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).