This marine notice draws attention to responsible navigational practices which masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in Australian waters should follow.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.

Hours of Work and Rest – 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022AMSA conducted an Hours of Work and Rest Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022.  

If 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.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

This trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

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

A summary of fees you may have to pay to obtain your certificates.

Our social medial channels are open forums. We ask that you follow our posting guidelines outlined in these terms of use.

We cannot process or issue any certificate or endorsement if your application is incomplete.

We inspect domestic commercial vessels to ensure crew, vessel, and operational safety.

You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.

New body worn cameras for AMSA frontline staff increases safety and transparency.