This marine notice outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for duty. 

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

The 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.

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

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

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).

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

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