1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

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

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

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

How to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

From 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to MO12 and MO32 to introduce new requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches.

You 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.

How to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.

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

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.