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- Non-survey vessel approval or exemptionSome vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.Last updated: 10/30/2025
- Exemption 16 - Marine Safety (Traditional fishing)This exemption allows people to master a traditional inhabitant fishing boat without the required certificate of competency.Last updated: 12/23/2025
- Eyesight and medical requirements for domestic certificatesHow to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificatesLast updated: 03/05/2024
- Our approval for all STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations—MT05Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.Last updated: 07/01/2024
- How Australian seafarers use task booksIf you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.Last updated: 12/28/2022
- Survey Matters—August 2020In this edition we explain the criteria for issuing temporary permits under exemption 7, we give details of the reports that are needed when a regulated Australian vessel becomes a domestic commercial vessel, we give you a handy tour of the AMSA organisation, and more.Last updated: 11/14/2023
- Get a new STCW certificate (CoC or CoP)Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.Last updated: 04/21/2026
- Survey Matters—December 2020In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.Last updated: 04/04/2025
- Focused inspection campaign - lifejacket risk assessment on DCVsWe will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.Last updated: 05/30/2025
- Invoicing AMSAAMSA’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.Last updated: 02/22/2022
- Practical lessons from person overboard incidentsIn this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.Last updated: 11/28/2024
- Load line certificatesSome vessels are required to have a load line certificate.Last updated: 10/15/2021
- MarineBe prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.Last updated: 11/09/2020
Brisbane VTS’s timely intervention earns nomination for 2019-20 Australian VTS AwardThe inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.Last updated: 10/04/2024- Calculate sea service for an international certificateHow to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.Last updated: 07/01/2024
- Migration skills assessment for marinersIf you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.Last updated: 05/07/2025
Dory vessel safetyOperators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.Last updated: 08/14/2023- Contact usFind out how to get in touch with AMSA Connect, emergency services, our head and state offices and media team.Last updated: 04/07/2026
- Obtain and display a unique vessel identifierFind out how you obtain your unique vessel identifier and how to display it correctly.Last updated: 01/05/2021
- Class C restricted operations approvalAll domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.Last updated: 10/30/2025