The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercial vessels.

Use this form to order AMSA brochures, MARPOL placards and stickers, free of charge.

Get your Engineer certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

The 276th meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

Find forms you might need to make sure you hold the right qualifications.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

The latest issue of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin focuses on maintenance.

This course is designed for marine pollution responders who may be part of an aircrew to investigate and report on an oil spill.

A guide for domestic commercial vessels

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

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

On Monday 26 July 1999, the crude oil tanker the MV Torungen (25 tonnes), was secured in the offshore Varanus Island Marine loading terminal, located approximately 4.2 kilometres north-east of Varanus Island, Western Australia.

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.