We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA).

Our eligibility requirements for sailing vessels.

This page contains a list of past changes to exemptions.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

We want your feedback on proposed changes to Australian near coastal seafarer certificates.

There are standards of competence you must achieve to be able to work on an international fishing vessel.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

Requirements for carrying an automatic identification system (AIS) are specified in marine orders.

We represent Australia in international organisations on maritime, aviation and search and rescue issues.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

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.