The Sanko Harvest struck a reef off Esperance, Western Australia on 14 February 1991, and broke up over the next fortnight.

As a flag State, AMSA are responsible for making sure Australian ships comply with relevant legislation/s.

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.

Master distraction leads to vessel grounding during sea trials

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

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

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.

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

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.

Find out if the vessel you own or operate under a boat-share agreement is a domestic commercial vessel.

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

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.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. 

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.