All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

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

Do you have a suspicious job offer for work in a maritime industry?

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

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

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

Find out if you can get an equivalent certificate for your New Zealand engineering certificate of competency.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.

Australia’s aids to navigation (AtoN) network has stood for over a century, evolving and expanding with the economic development of this country and in response to advances in technological innovation, and growth in maritime trade and activity.

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

Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

Find out which marine radio certificate you need and how to get one.

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

Our structure gives you an idea of which area can help you when you get in touch.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.