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

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

Getting hooked-up is one of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler. Be prepared. Knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

The Pacific Quest was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture from a ship into the sea near Border Island, Queensland on 25 December 2002.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.

A charter vessel with passengers was conducting a cruise around Sydney Harbour when it narrowly missed an unlit runabout at night. The vessel ran aground, and two attempts to tow the vessel off the sandbank were unsuccessful. The investigation found that the master did not risk-assess the route and respective conditions. The vessel safety management system provided the master with no clear direction on safe routes to follow. The command, control, and communication with and between the crew in relation to emergency procedures and response was ineffective.

The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the importance of the safe operation and maintenance of hatch covers and related equipment on board vessels.

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

How to work out if your current qualifications can be used to support your application for a domestic certificate of competency.

Our AMSA Connect team are ready to assist you over the phone, by email, or at one of our regional offices.

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

We follow the guidance of international conventions when conducting search and rescue (SAR) activities.

Find out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.