Find out how to make an MLC complaint and how AMSA responds to MLC complaints.

A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

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

As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

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

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Managing operational stability risks in commercial fishing' held on 19 February 2026.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) and download a copy of the full report.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

This five-year outlook of future action covers specific industry issues, international developments, priorities for standards, and legislative expiries.

New body worn cameras for AMSA frontline staff increases safety and transparency.

In this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Follow these steps if you want to take a DCV overseas for dry docking, sale or delivery.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

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