A load line or water line are lines on the side of a ship's hull that show where a ship can be legally loaded to.

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

A super yacht or white boat are colloquial terms for a large yacht.

You can use some STCW certificates in place of equivalent near coastal certificates to work on a domestic commercial vessel.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

An online learning program providing an awareness of how AMSA combats pollution in the marine environment.

In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.

The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.

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.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

Lighthouses are part of the network of aids to navigation in Australia. Use our interactive map to locate one of our heritage lighthouses.

The 272nd meeting of the Board was held on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 in Melbourne, VIC.

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.