AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

Course and study subjects for deck and engineer certificates of recognition.

A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a ship-specific plan to improve the energy efficiency of a ship.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

You need to keep your certificate of recognition current to keep working as an international seafarer in Australia. Make sure you renew your overseas (primary) STCW certificate before applying to revalidate your CoR.

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

Find out about vessel categories, calculating vessel size, and read the dictionary of definitions.

This five-year outlook of future action covers specific industry issues, international developments, priorities for standards, and legislative expiries.

This marine notice outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for duty. 

If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.