We’re holding roundtable discussions to foster collaboration within the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercial vessels.

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

The campaign will apply to foreign flagged ships and Regulated Australian Vessels (RAVs) arriving at Australian ports.

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

Australia’s leading maritime art prize promoting excellence in maritime and seafaring subjects in art.

A training organisation must apply to be accredited to provide approved VTS training.

The PSL applies to vessels that have carried 10 tonnes or more of oil while operating in Australia, any time during a quarter. It helps fund the response to marine pollution incidents.

Standards for installing and maintaining engines fuelled by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Standards for appliances using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems as a fuel source.

If you have lost your certificate of competency, or it has been damaged or stolen you can apply to get it replaced.

A gala dinner will be held in Newcastle, NSW on 1 September 2023 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Mission to Seafarers’ presence in Newcastle.

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.