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

Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

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

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

How to get an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Certificate of safety training (CoST) (STCW Reg VI/1) if you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale F first aid kit on board: 1B, 1C (with unberthed passengers), 1D (with berthed passengers), 1E (with berthed passengers), 2B, 2C, 3B and 3C.

This marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

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

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

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

Find safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.