This agreement sets out the plan for how Australia will respond to marine pollution spills in Australian waters.

A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

We know it's not just about the salary, so we offer a range of attractive benefits.

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

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

Anyone can report a marine safety concern to us.

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

This Marine Notice reminds vessel masters, owners and operators about the coastal pilotage requirements that apply within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait, as prescribed in Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54).

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

If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

Find out how to make an MLC complaint and how AMSA responds to MLC complaints.

Book a block of oral exams to be held on-site as a registered training organisation (RTO).

If you are no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian exclusive economic zone, you can switch to being a domestic commercial vessel by surrendering your regulated Australian vessel (RAV) Certificate of survey , Maritime Labour Certificate, and load line certificate. You can then apply for domestic commercial vessel certification.

In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

A summary of the effects of oil and dispersed oil on temperate sea grasses.