Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

We administer the national law, regulations and marine orders in implementing the national system.

Mandatory coastal pilotage is a protective measure used in environmentally fragile or areas potentially hazardous to navigation.

How to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

Guidance on using an exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) to meet the fuel sulphur limit of 0.50% m/m, as required under MARPOL Annex VI and Australian law.

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We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents.