The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

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

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.

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.

A list of all our approved short courses.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

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

Process for registered training organisations delivering continued competence STCW courses in sea survival and fire fighting.

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.

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.

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

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.  

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

A summary of fees you may have to pay to obtain your certificates.