You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Simplified safety management system' held on 9 April 2025.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

All regulated Australian vessels must have a minimum safe crewing determination (MSCD). Find out how to prepare your crewing arrangement, check qualifications, and submit your application or renewal.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

The Sylvan Arrow was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture into the sea west of Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria on 18 December 1999.

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

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.

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