On Monday 26 July 1999, the crude oil tanker the MV Torungen (25 tonnes), was secured in the offshore Varanus Island Marine loading terminal, located approximately 4.2 kilometres north-east of Varanus Island, Western Australia.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

If you are no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian exclusive economic zone, you can switch to being a domestic commercial vessel by surrendering your regulated Australian vessel (RAV) Certificate of survey , Maritime Labour Certificate, and load line certificate. You can then apply for domestic commercial vessel certification.

How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.

How to get certificates we have issued to you, or your seafarers, certified online.

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

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

You may be able to operate temporarily below the minimum crewing requirements that apply to your vessel.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

Guidance for VTS providers on the qualifications and training of VTS personnel in Australia.

Dr Rosalie Balkin was appointed to the AMSA Board on 21 November 2018 for a three year term.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

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

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

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).

We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).