Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

With the introduction of a new revised Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency) on 1 January 2023 following extensive industry consulta

1. The criteria for the issue to a person of a trainee pilot licence are that the person: (a)  is entitled to work in Australia; and (b)  holds: 

In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

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

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

Follow these steps if you wish to operate your vessel commercially outside of the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ).

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

Notify AMSA as soon as possible after becoming aware of an incident

Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.