AMSA Connect phone services may have longer wait times on Monday 1 June 2026 while we operate with reduced staffing due to the Reconciliation Day Public Holiday in Canberra. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.
On 19 November 2020, a class 3B fishing vessel grounded on a beach after the master and two deckhands, fell asleep. The investigation identified that there was no clear procedure for standing watch. Fatigue also contributed to the poor decisions made by the crew around who was supposed to be on watch that morning.
The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).
Requirements that must be met by AMSA approved final assessors when assessing candidates for a certificate of competency and interim certificate of competency. This provides the details of our requirements for training strategies, training programs and record keeping.
Due to amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW), refresher training is required for some certificates.
A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.
In this edition we explain what is meant by reporting deficiencies ‘as soon as practicable’; we talk about exemption 40 stability documentation, describe and explain different types of lithium battery and more.