On Wednesday 2 August AMSA will be hosting a Safety Management System workshop in Airlie Beach.

This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

Find out how we use, assess and govern AI responsibly. This statement aligns with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

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

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

Get your Engineer certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

You may need to pay a fee, levy or charge, depending on what action you need to do. Find out about our current levies, fees, and payment options.

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

Electronic visual distress signals are not a substitute for conventional pyrotechnic flares.

Monitoring an oil spill is necessary to address concerns raised about its effects and the impact of the associated cleanup response.

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All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

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.