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

In this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.

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

You need to keep your certificate of recognition current to keep working as an international seafarer in Australia. Make sure you renew your overseas (primary) STCW certificate before applying to revalidate your CoR.

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.

Follow these steps if you wish to operate your vessel commercially outside of the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ).

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

As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

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 hold a valid STCW certificate issued by another country and want to work on an Australian-flagged vessel, you need a certificate of recognition (CoR). In some countries this is called a recognition endorsement.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

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.

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

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