Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

Standards for vessels used for special work.

Resources and advice on how to prepare for your oral exam.

Requirements for carrying an automatic identification system (AIS) are specified in marine orders.

Payment options for marine levies, fees, or charges.

The National Law Act, regulations, marine orders, and exemptions set out the detail of the national system.

Our information publication scheme provides access to details about AMSA's operations.

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

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue risk management' held 19 February 2025.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.