Our search and rescue modules provide background information as well as information about preparation, principles of how to conduct a search and rescue operation and how to respond to specific kinds of emergency.

How to get an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Certificate of safety training (CoST) (STCW Reg VI/1) if you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

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

A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.

Find out how you obtain your unique vessel identifier and how to display it correctly.

Launch your career with AMSA.

A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

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

Find out if the vessel you own or operate under a boat-share agreement is a domestic commercial vessel.

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

This trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.

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