This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

When a livestock ship, certified with an Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock (ACCL), carries cattle and/or buffalo, cargo hold decks should be washed and cleaned regularly.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

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

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

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Explore key trends and safety insights from reported incidents in our annual reports.

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in South Australia in the register below.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

If you hold a valid STCW certificate issued by another country and want to work on an Australian-flagged vessel, you need a certificate of recognition (CoR). In some countries this is called a recognition endorsement.

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