As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

Exemptions and approvals for the handling, transport, and categorisation of certain cargoes.

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

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers, which were released on 19 April 2024.

Due to amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW), refresher training is required for some certificates.

Join our team and be part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared purpose.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

How to get certificates we have issued to you, or your seafarers, certified online.

The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on float-free EPIRB requirements on domestic commercial vessels over the period 1 February to 30 April 2021.

Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.

Advice to vessel owners and masters for the focused inspection campaign on passenger vessel safety requirements.

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

We are seeking service providers to deliver Level 2 Emergency Towage Capability (ETC2) services as part of our national maritime emergency response network.