We want to know what you think about enhancing safety management on passenger vessels.

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

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

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

Find out how we use, assess and govern AI responsibly. This statement aligns with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.

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

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

How to get a certificate of recognition.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

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Get your Engineer certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.