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- Fatigue puts fishing vessel on the rocksA lone cray fisher was heading for shelter during poor weather. He had been working for 17 hours without rest. While nearing the planned anchor point, the master fell asleep at the helm and the vessel continued on, running aground on the rocky shoreline.Last updated: 06/24/2024
- Scenario 2: A DCV undertaking a one-time overseas voyageFollow these steps if you want to take a DCV overseas for dry docking, sale or delivery.Last updated: 04/14/2025
New safety management system requirements now in effectNew safety management system (SMS) requirements come into effect for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on 1 June 2025, under Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation – national law) 2024.Last updated: 05/30/2025- Performing assessments as an AMSA approved final assessorRequirements 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.Last updated: 01/11/2023
- About maritime mobile service identity informationWhy you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.Last updated: 09/02/2024
- Fees for surveyor accreditation schemeFees associated with the delivery of the accredited marine surveyor scheme and applications for an equivalent means of compliance.Last updated: 09/22/2020
- Boat-share arrangements and domestic commercial vesselsFind out if the vessel you own or operate under a boat-share agreement is a domestic commercial vessel.Last updated: 04/14/2022
Report or verify a scamScams are intended to trick you into giving out your personal information or paying money.Last updated: 07/10/2023
Lifejackets on fishing vesselsRisk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.Last updated:
How to applyPrepare and submit your application for a role with us.Last updated: 11/13/2023- Guidelines for a safety management systemA guide for domestic commercial vessels to develop their safety management system for class 1, 2, 3 and 4 operations.Last updated: 12/04/2025
- Survey Matters—February 2020In this edition we give you some details about level flotation, explain how to document non-conformances, AMSA’s approach to modular barges and more.Last updated: 10/19/2020
- Qualifying near coastal sea serviceHow to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.Last updated: 02/06/2026
- Exemption 22 - Marine Safety (Bareboats)This exemption allows people to operate a bareboat without the required certificate of competency.Last updated: 12/23/2025
National Law general exemptions set to expire on 30 June 2025If you hold of one of these exemptions, you will need to take steps before 30 June 2025.Last updated: 01/10/2025- Incomplete application policy for domestic commercial vessel applicationsIf you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.Last updated: 01/30/2023
- Compare New Zealand and Australian STCW certificatesFind out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.Last updated: 10/27/2020
- Keeping Australia’s maritime history aliveMark Sherriff is a former AMSA lighthouse keeper and recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to community history.Last updated: 05/03/2022
- Oral exams—international and domesticLearn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.Last updated: 11/07/2024
- Northern Territory—changes to domestic commercial vessel servicesMost services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of the Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics.Last updated: 01/04/2021