This policy has been superseded by the 2018 Compliance and enforcement policy.

AMSA is pleased to be sponsoring the 2023 Interferry Conference, to be held in Australia for the first time since 2002.

Get your Engineer certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

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.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

We promote safety in marine pollution response through the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan).

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

Specifies safety standards for the design, construction, equipping and operation of a domestic commercial vessel that is a leisure craft.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

Fees associated with the delivery of the accredited marine surveyor scheme and applications for an equivalent means of compliance.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

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

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.