If you are a supervisor or qualified person working in the Australian maritime industry, you will need to observe and sign off a seafarer using a task book.

Learn how to get copies of documents certified for your certificate application.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

How to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.