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- Domestic crew certification reforms starting 1 January 2023Regulatory requirements for certificates of competency, sometimes referred to as ‘tickets’, apply to thousands of Australians working across the domestic commercial vessel (DCV) industry.Last updated: 03/30/2022
- myAMSAOur online application portal for near coastal certificates of competency.Last updated: 11/08/2024
- Shen Neng 1, 3 April 2010On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Residual current devicesResidual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.Last updated: 10/16/2023
- Check recognised STCW countriesCheck if AMSA recognises your country or overseas STCW certificate, and what this means for your application in Australia.Last updated: 04/13/2026
- Calculator for limits of liabilityThis calculator displays the limit of liability under CLC92 and LLMC96 for oil pollution damage by oil-carrying ships.Last updated: 01/13/2025
- Marine Order 12: Consultation report - Jul to Sep 2023This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.Last updated: 11/24/2023
Compliance strategy 2018–2022Our compliance strategy will help us focus our efforts on promoting voluntary regulatory compliance. It will ensure that we consider six important elements as we work with industry to promote maritime safety and to protect the marine environment.Last updated: 03/29/2021- Long range identification and trackingAustralia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.Last updated: 04/22/2021
- CaveatsLodge a caveat to make sure no transactions are registered which may affect your interests in a ship.Last updated: 07/07/2023
- LED lighting found to interfere with VHF-FM radio and AIS receptionThere is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.Last updated: 08/03/2020
- Focused inspection campaign—safety of navigationThis advice is for ship owners, operators and masters. The Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) will run from 1 August 2021 to 30 September 2021. The campaign will apply to foreign flagged ships and Regulated Australian Vessels (RAVs) arriving at Australian ports.Last updated: 10/26/2023
- Annual Regulatory Program 2024-25Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.Last updated: 08/22/2024
- Bunker fuel weathering studyIntentional and illegal discharge of bunker fuel oil and waste oils at sea from vessels is the most common type of oil spill investigated by Australian regulatory agencies.Last updated: 11/14/2023
- Exemption 06 - Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification, compass adjustment and liferaft servicing)This exemption allows DCV owners/operators a time extension for obtaining periodic surveys, or a new certificate of currency for equipment. It also allows them to operate without required compass adjustments, or while a liferaft is being serviced.Last updated: 12/09/2025
BenefitsWe know it's not just about the salary, so we offer a range of attractive benefits.Last updated: 05/08/2025- Sea trials for vessels built in AustraliaInstructions where an Australian commercial vessel under construction is required to undertake sea trials prior to the issuance of statutory certification.Australian vessels intended to bLast updated: 10/30/2025
- Photo requirements for domestic certificatesFind out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.Last updated:
- Social media terms of useOur social medial channels are open forums. We ask that you follow our posting guidelines outlined in these terms of use.Last updated: 10/08/2024
- Engineering qualifications for RAN seaman officers and ratingsHow to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.Last updated: 03/21/2025