Find out what was discussed at decarbonisation roundtables attended by shipping industry representatives. By hosting these roundtables, AMSA aims to foster collaboration in the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

We have offices all around Australia. You can contact our state offices using the details below.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale F first aid kit on board: 1B, 1C (with unberthed passengers), 1D (with berthed passengers), 1E (with berthed passengers), 2B, 2C, 3B and 3C.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

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.

Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale G first aid kit on board: 1D (with unberthed passengers), 1E (with unberthed passengers), 2D, 2E, 3D and 3E.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.

The 271st meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.