Check if AMSA recognises your country or overseas STCW certificate, and what this means for your application in Australia.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

Standards for class 1 and class 2 fast craft that are at least 35m in equivalent length.

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to the Marine Surveyors Accreditation Guidance Manual– Part 2 - Survey of vessels – Edition 3 (SAGM 2).

There are different types of automatic identification systems (AIS) used in Australia.

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

A passenger vessel collided with an unseen rock, resulting in the injury of a passenger. The master navigated the vessel into unfamiliar waters that was not a normal or planned part of the passenger tour experience, and not authorised by the tour company. Owners and operators should ensure masters continue to conform to the planned or authorised route for the services they offer.

Survey modifiers are high risk operations and vessel attributes that change the survey and other requirements that would otherwise apply to the vessel.

Find safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

This service charter sets out the standard of service you can expect to receive from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

The search and rescue (SAR) satellite system we use in the Australian SAR region.

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

At AMSA, we believe in supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

The 273rd meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

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