AMSA Connect phone services may have longer wait times on Monday 1 June 2026 while we operate with reduced staffing due to the Reconciliation Day Public Holiday in Canberra. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.
This exemption allows people who work on a vessel involved in scientific activities, including research or educational activities, to perform duties as master of a vessel without a certificate of competency.
Following the Pasha Bulker grounding off Newcastle on 8 June 2007, three separate inquiries were undertaken to investigate the circumstances surrounding the cause of, and response to, the incident.
Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.
1 PurposeThis page outlines the compliance and enforcement framework with respect to violations of VTS regulatory requirements under the Navigation Act and Marine Order 64
Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.
A passenger vessel travelling at speed collided with a cliff face resulting in serious injuries to passengers and major structural damage to the vessel.
The report outlining the feedback from the recent consultation on proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018 (Marine Order 504)
We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.
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.
If you hold a valid STCW certificate issued by another country and want to work on an Australian-flagged vessel, you need a certificate of recognition (CoR). In some countries this is called a recognition endorsement.