You need to keep your certificate of recognition current to keep working as an international seafarer in Australia. Make sure you renew your overseas (primary) STCW certificate before applying to revalidate your CoR.

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.

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

The Sanko Harvest struck a reef off Esperance, Western Australia on 14 February 1991, and broke up over the next fortnight.

We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.

As a flag State, AMSA are responsible for making sure Australian ships comply with relevant legislation/s.

Our latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from individuals, organisations and government is an important part of policy development and regulatory change.

Find out about vessel categories, calculating vessel size, and read the dictionary of definitions.

In accessing myAMSA, you agree to be bound and abide by these Terms of Use.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.