Due to amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW), refresher training is required for some certificates.

From 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

Find AMSA's latest modern slavery statement and access previous statements.

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

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

You can use some STCW certificates in place of equivalent near coastal certificates to work on a domestic commercial vessel.

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

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

Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.