If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

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

Your New Zealand seafarer qualifications allow you to gain a Certificate of recognition for your qualification in Australia.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.

How to calculate your sea service in trailer hopper suction dredgers operating in ports, inshore and in limited near coastal areas.

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.

We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

The inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

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

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

An online learning program providing an awareness of how AMSA combats pollution in the marine environment.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

Oil spill control agents (OSCA) may assist in oil spill clean up in Australian waters.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.