AMSA Connect will be closed on Monday 27 April 2026, reopening on Tuesday 28 April 2026. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
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.
Planned Maintenance – 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022AMSA conducted a Planned Maintenance Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022.
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.
Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
Several national law general exemptions have been reissued for a period of 3 to 5 years with changes. Check if you need to reapply for your exemption, and that you still meet eligibility requirements.
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.
In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels
The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is a mandatory measure that promotes the use of energy efficient (less polluting) equipment and engines on new build ships.
The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Requirements that must be met by AMSA approved final assessors when assessing candidates for a certificate of competency and interim certificate of competency. This provides the details of our requirements for training strategies, training programs and record keeping.
This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.
Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021.