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

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

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

How to obtain a certificate of equivalence.

Towing of vessel in distress leads to back injury

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

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.

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

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

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.

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

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

Navigational maritime safety information (MSI) for NAVAREA X and Australian coastal areas is issued by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Australia. Navigational warnings are current for the time indicated and can be updated by refreshing the webpage.