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

Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.

If your registration certificate is lost or damaged, you will need a new one.

Members of our executive and leadership team who are appointed according to our relevant laws.

This course is designed for marine pollution responders who may be part of an aircrew to investigate and report on an oil spill.

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

Before you begin operating your vessel, you must follow our requirements.

We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine order 16 (MO16) and Marine order 19 (MO19) and download a copy of the full report.

A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents.

We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from individuals, organisations and government is an important part of policy development and regulatory change.

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

The benefits and eligibility requirements of registration on the Australian international shipping register (AISR).

We use marine orders to explain and implement the legislative requirements for the maritime industry. Find out about the conventions and standards that marine orders explain.