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

Our organisation has observed that a number of Administrations are issuing dispensations to ships where a defect has occurred to a critical piece of equipment. There are differing circumstances where we will and will not accept the dispensation.

The Pacific Quest was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture from a ship into the sea near Border Island, Queensland on 25 December 2002.

A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

Find out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

Standards for class 1 and class 2 fast craft that are at least 35m in equivalent length.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

Our website is the fastest and easiest way to apply, renew, and pay for your certificate.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

Search for a registered ship on the Australian General and International Shipping Registers.

There are two methods of obtaining a verified gross mass (VGM). The VGM is mandatory for cargoes to be loaded onto a vessel.