The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

Trajectory models can help predict spill behaviour in the marine environment. If you are from one of our National Plan partner agencies, you can request a spill trajectory model when an oil or chemical spill occurs.

The International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered vessels, however AMSA has authorised recognised organisations to conduct this service.

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

For people aspiring to become accredited marine surveyors under the National Law.

We are a Commonwealth statutory authority which provides services to the Australian maritime industry. Sometimes we need to seek the help and support of private companies to deliver our services.

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

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.

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

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

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

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.

Planned Maintenance – 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022AMSA conducted a Planned Maintenance Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022.

In September 2017 the Western Australian Department of Transport ran Exercise Ningaloo Challenge, which was the largest and most complex maritime environmental emergency response exercise ever conducted in WA.