Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

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

If you are a supervisor or qualified person working in the Australian maritime industry, you will need to observe and sign off a seafarer using a task book.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

The MNL applies to most commercial vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of operating and maintaining marine aids to navigation systems.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.

Members of our executive and leadership team who are appointed according to our relevant laws.

In the early afternoon of 30 May 2022, a hire and drive sailing catamaran began to take on water before sinking shortly after departing the marina. Onboard was the charterer, their family and a briefer who was in control of the vessel. The investigation established that following recent maintenance, an inspection plate had not been replaced, allowing water ingress. It was further identified that the charter company’s maintenance procedures did not suitably document handing over and/or tagging of removed items during maintenance work.

Oil spill control agents (OSCA) may assist in oil spill clean up in Australian waters.

Read about the results of the consultation on amendments to Marine Order 25, which updates requirements for the carriage and testing of life-saving equipment.

On 21 August 2019, a landing barge (operated as a Class 1E and 2D) capsized while transiting from Great Mackerel Beach to Pittwater north of Sydney.

Lifejackets save lives

Find out which marine radio certificate you need and how to get one.

A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025