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

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

In 2024, a range of vessel stability issues caused a trawler to roll over. The master had not followed the vessel’s stability book properly. The investigation also found that the stability book didn’t meet relevant standards.

We’re holding roundtable discussions to foster collaboration within the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.

Read about our compliance priorities for 2025–26 to stay informed, meet regulatory requirements, and support better safety and environmental outcomes.

If you have lost your certificate of competency, or it has been damaged or stolen you can apply to get it replaced.

Standards for installing and maintaining engines fuelled by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Standards for appliances using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems as a fuel source.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

The tender process for the next round of contracts to maintain Australia's aids to navigation network starts in July 2026. Find out more about this upcoming opportunity.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercial vessels.

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

Your compliance requirements will be affected by the service category of your vessel.

AMSA is proud to sponsor the Environmental Stewardship Award at the 2023 Tasmanian Seafood Awards.