Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

On 19 November 2020, a class 3B fishing vessel grounded on a beach after the master and two deckhands, fell asleep. The investigation identified that there was no clear procedure for standing watch. Fatigue also contributed to the poor decisions made by the crew around who was supposed to be on watch that morning.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Transport, Western Australia.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport Safety Victoria.

Mohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on promoting e-learning study for seafarers in Fiji in the not-too-distant future.

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

Find out how to make an MLC complaint and how AMSA responds to MLC complaints.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

On Wednesday 2 August AMSA will be hosting a Safety Management System workshop in Airlie Beach.