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  • International Safety Management code
    The International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered vessels, however AMSA has authorised recognised organisations to conduct this service.
    Last updated: 01/21/2021
  • Investigation of domestic commercial vessel marine incidents
    We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.
    Last updated: 01/04/2021
  • Is it a domestic commercial vessel?
    In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).
    Last updated: 09/10/2025
  • Seafarer welfare
    In Australia, the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) is implemented primarily through the Navigation Act 2012 and associated delegated legislation such as Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels). We inspect vessels, develop seafarer welfare guidance and programs, and process complaints under the MLC. We are responsible for investigating seafarer health and safety issues on prescribed vessels engaged in trade on international or interstate voyages. Also see the Australian Seafarers' Welfare Council
    Last updated: 01/04/2019
  • Keeping Australia’s maritime history alive
    Mark Sherriff is a former AMSA lighthouse keeper and recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to community history.
    Last updated: 05/03/2022
  • Land
    Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.
    Last updated: 07/15/2020
  • Laura D'Amato, 3 August 1999
    On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Lecturer qualifications required for STCW course delivery—MT07
    The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).
    Last updated: 12/18/2025
  • Fatigue management education campaign
    Managing crew fatigue
    Managing fatigue is everyone’s responsibility. This guidance hub will help you manage fatigue in your commercial vessel operation.
    Last updated: 06/01/2022
  • Managing procurement complaints
    AMSA has a fair, and non-discriminatory procurement complaints handling process.
    Last updated: 02/23/2024
  • Mandating lifejacket wear requirements consultation – Frequently asked questions
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    Last updated: 11/02/2022
  • Mandatory MARPOL pollution reporting
    In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.
    Last updated: 05/15/2025
  • Marine navigation
    We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.
    Last updated: 10/17/2025
  • Marine navigation levy (MNL)
    The MNL applies to most commercial vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of operating and maintaining marine aids to navigation systems.
    Last updated: 12/04/2025
  • Domestic Certificates of Competency (COCs)
    You must hold a near coastal certificate of competency to operate a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) in Australia. Find the right certificate for you.
    Last updated: 03/26/2019
  • 2021/08 — Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems
    This marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.
    Last updated: 01/10/2025
  • 2022/13 — Guidance document for the recording operations in the oil record book part I
    This marine notice advises of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I – machinery space operations (all ships), prepared and issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
    Last updated: 01/10/2025
  • Marine order changes
    This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.
    Last updated: 03/13/2025
  • Marine safety agencies
    Marine safety agencies deliver essential services across Australia, including local waterways management, environmental oversight, pilotage, navigation aids, ports, harbours and mooring operations, and recreational boating support.
    Last updated: 11/19/2025
  • Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 17—Fire safety
    In issue 17, read about how to manage the risks associated with fire and explosion incidents on ships.
    Last updated: 03/31/2023
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