Check if AMSA recognises your country or overseas STCW certificate, and what this means for your application in Australia.

AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

The 279th meeting of the Board was on Monday, 22 June 2026, in Canberra, ACT.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

A Class 1 passenger vessel’s port engine caught fire whilst northeast of Fraser Island with 82 passengers and crew onboard. The investigation found that regular planned engine maintenance, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, was not in place at the time of the incident. The crew’s response to the incident was immediate and effective. The transfer of the 77 passengers to a nearby vessel, which attended the distress call within 10 minutes, was undertaken quickly and effectively by the master and crew.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

Fees associated with the delivery of the accredited marine surveyor scheme and applications for an equivalent means of compliance.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) and download a copy of the full report.

This marine notice outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for duty. 

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.

We are conducting a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on vessel adventure rides and experiences from October 2023 - March 2024.