These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

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.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

There are 48 infringements listed in the national law that can apply to vessel owners, masters, crew, or passengers. You can avoid an infringement notice by making sure your vessel, crew, and operations comply with the national law.

Middleton Kirwasi Gwaday travelled from his home country Papua New Guinea to complete a master's degree in Sweden.

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine areas.

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

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

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

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

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

Process for registered training organisations delivering continued competence STCW courses in sea survival and fire fighting.