How to use your domestic New Zealand certificate of competency to work on domestic commercial vessels in Australia.

In the early afternoon of 30 May 2022, a hire and drive sailing catamaran began to take on water before sinking shortly after departing the marina. Onboard was the charterer, their family and a briefer who was in control of the vessel. The investigation established that following recent maintenance, an inspection plate had not been replaced, allowing water ingress. It was further identified that the charter company’s maintenance procedures did not suitably document handing over and/or tagging of removed items during maintenance work.

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

Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

Our regulatory plan is produced annually and contains planned changes to our regulatory instruments.

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Our AMSA Connect team are ready to assist you over the phone, by email, or at one of our regional offices.

We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.

New body worn cameras for AMSA frontline staff increases safety and transparency.

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

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

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This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.