Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

How to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.

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.

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

We provide a range of geographic information as digital maps and spatial data sets. This visual geographic data is used to support search and rescue, pollution response, vessel tracking, and navigation in Australian waters. Some data access may require you to pay a fee.

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

Guidance on using an exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) to meet the fuel sulphur limit of 0.50% m/m, as required under MARPOL Annex VI and Australian law.

Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

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.

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.

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

On Monday 26 July 1999, the crude oil tanker the MV Torungen (25 tonnes), was secured in the offshore Varanus Island Marine loading terminal, located approximately 4.2 kilometres north-east of Varanus Island, Western Australia.

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