Find forms you might need to make sure you hold the right qualifications.

AMSA is proud to sponsor the Environmental Stewardship Award at the 2023 Tasmanian Seafood Awards.

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

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

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

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.

Since 2020, 345 serious crew injuries have been reported to us from regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels in Australian waters. Find out how effective risk assessments can help prevent accidents onboard.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

In September 2017 the Western Australian Department of Transport ran Exercise Ningaloo Challenge, which was the largest and most complex maritime environmental emergency response exercise ever conducted in WA.

On 6 November 2021, while enroute, a passenger charter (Class 1E) vessel’s inadequately secured swim platform gate opened when a passenger and toddler leant against it causing the two passengers to fall into the water. The investigation identified that there was no locking bolt on the gate, no risk assessments and no passenger verification procedures in place. 

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

This marine notice draws attention to responsible navigational practices which masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in Australian waters should follow.

Electronic visual distress signals are not a substitute for conventional pyrotechnic flares.

When a livestock ship, certified with an Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock (ACCL), carries cattle and/or buffalo, cargo hold decks should be washed and cleaned regularly.

A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents.