Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

There are a number of certificates and permits you need if you are operating a domestic commercial vessel.

This exemption is for owners of domestic commercial vessels who may not want to obtain or display a unique identifier.

This exemption is for owners and accredited marine surveyors of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) who need to be able to operate temporarily without having the required certificates.

We maintain a database which assists us to calculate the risk factor of a vessel. This lets us target elevated risk vessels for inspection. 

(1)  The criteria for issue to a person of an unrestricted pilot licence, for a stated pilotage area, are that the person: 

Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

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

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

A video explaining how to develop a safety management system.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

A gala dinner will be held in Newcastle, NSW on 1 September 2023 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Mission to Seafarers’ presence in Newcastle.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) was reviewed in 2023-2024. The review made 11 recommendations.