On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

Consultation Report – October 2022

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Regulatory requirements for certificates of competency, sometimes referred to as ‘tickets’, apply to thousands of Australians working across the domestic commercial vessel (DCV) industry.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

We use marine orders to explain and implement the legislative requirements for the maritime industry. Find out about the conventions and standards that marine orders explain.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

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

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

Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

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This marine notice outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for duty. 

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.