AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

We charge fees for evaluating and approving courses that are delivered by Registered training organisations.

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

Towing of vessel in distress leads to back injury

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

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.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

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.

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

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.

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

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.

We want your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 57 (Helicopter operations). The proposed updates will ensure the marine order remains current and gives effect to new international requirements.

The Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) discusses matters relating to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in Australia.