This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

We have offices all around Australia. You can contact our state offices using the details below.

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.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

On 3 December 1987 the Nella Dan ran aground in strong winds in Buckle Bay, Macquarie Island.

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

Nominate someone for their outstanding contribution to search and rescue.

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

AMSA no longer publishes static information on ship detentions on its website, this information is freely available and searchable through Tokyo MOU website databases.

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.