Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

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

AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

Notify AMSA as soon as possible after becoming aware of an incident

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

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

Follow these steps if you want to take a DCV overseas for dry docking, sale or delivery.

A training organisation must apply to be accredited to provide approved VTS training.

We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from individuals, organisations and government is an important part of policy development and regulatory change.

To confirm an engine with a power output of greater than 130 kilowatts (kW) is compliant with nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission standards, it must be accompanied by an Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate and supporting Technical File.

Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

When a livestock ship, certified with an Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock (ACCL), carries cattle and/or buffalo, cargo hold decks should be washed and cleaned regularly.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey - national law). Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey – national law) 2018 (MO503) outlines certificate of survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs). These requirements help ensure that commercial vessels operating in Australia are safe and seaworthy. MO503 consultation.