Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

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

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Transport, Western Australia.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

Consultation Report – October 2022

How to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.