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

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.

If you are looking to purchase a vessel and would like to know the current ownership details or you need detailed information on a registered ship, a title extract will provide this information.

Get your Master or deck certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

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

These are the deficiencies for MARPOL that our inspectors have found.

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

In early 2018 representatives from Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) and AMSA boarded the containership ANL Warragul for a three day voyage to test the hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) reconnaissance capability.

A passenger vessel collided with an unseen rock, resulting in the injury of a passenger. The master navigated the vessel into unfamiliar waters that was not a normal or planned part of the passenger tour experience, and not authorised by the tour company. Owners and operators should ensure masters continue to conform to the planned or authorised route for the services they offer.

It is mandatory under Australian law for certain vessels and fixed or floating platforms to carry a garbage management plan, display placards and maintain a garbage record book.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.

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.

Indexed list of relevant files arranged every six months to give to Parliament and publish on our website.

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.

Apply for an endorsement that allows you to command and operate the engines of a vehicular ferry-in-chains attached to the shore by cable.

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