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.

A particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA) is given special protection because of its vulnerability to damage from international shipping activities.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

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

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to MO12 and MO32 to introduce new requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

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

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our livestock ships focused inspection campaign.

Get your Engineer certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

Get your Master or deck certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.