Vessels owned and operated by community groups or clubs may or may not be domestic commercial vessels.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

We are seeking service providers to deliver Level 2 Emergency Towage Capability (ETC2) services as part of our national maritime emergency response network.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

Trajectory models can help predict spill behaviour in the marine environment. If you are from one of our National Plan partner agencies, you can request a spill trajectory model when an oil or chemical spill occurs.

We are a Commonwealth statutory authority which provides services to the Australian maritime industry. Sometimes we need to seek the help and support of private companies to deliver our services.

The International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered vessels, however AMSA has authorised recognised organisations to conduct this service.

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

For people aspiring to become accredited marine surveyors under the National Law.

We have a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) with state and territory work health and safety (WHS) regulators. The MOU supports worker safety at sea.

Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.