Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.

Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.

We want everyone to be able to access and use our websites.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

Follow these steps if you wish to operate your vessel commercially outside of the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ).

There are standards of competence you must achieve to be able to work on an international fishing vessel.

There are laws against ship sourced pollution and those responsible may be prosecuted under state or territory legislation.

We inspect domestic commercial vessels to ensure crew, vessel, and operational safety.

Complete this form to notify us about a safety concern.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our livestock ships focused inspection campaign.

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

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

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine order 16 (MO16) and Marine order 19 (MO19) and download a copy of the full report.