Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

How to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.

Master distraction leads to vessel grounding during sea trials

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).

Proof of identity is required when applying for a certificate of competency or seafarer’s service book.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

If you have an alternative way of meeting your safety requirements, you can make an equivalent means of compliance application.

Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

Cruise ships capable of accommodating more than 100 passengers in Sydney Harbour are required to limit emissions of sulphur oxides when berthing.