Get your Master or deck certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Consultation Report – October 2022

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

Read the latest news from AMSA.

Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to MO12 and MO32 to introduce new requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.