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Guidelines for a safety management system
A guide for domestic commercial vessels to develop their safety management system for class 1, 2, 3 and 4 operations.
Last updated:
12/04/2025
NP-GUI-012: National Plan technical guidelines for preparing contingency plans for marine and coastal facilities
Clear technical guidance to the operators of marine and coastal facilities for the preparation of marine pollution contingency plans and for establishing and maintaining an effective response capability.
Last updated:
03/18/2024
Equivalent qualifications and skill recognition
Find out if you can use your current international or domestic skills and qualifications to support your application for a certificate of competency.
Last updated:
08/20/2025
Australia's differential global positioning system
AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.
Last updated:
05/09/2023
Australian Vessel Traffic Services award nomination form
Last updated:
11/09/2021
Autonomous vessels in Australia
There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.
Last updated:
08/24/2022
Fees, levies, and payments
Find out about our current fees, levies, and payments.
Last updated:
11/06/2018
Calculate sea service for an international certificate
How to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.
Last updated:
07/01/2024
Calculator for limits of liability
This calculator displays the limit of liability under CLC92 and LLMC96 for oil pollution damage by oil-carrying ships.
Last updated:
01/13/2025
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan
This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land.
Last updated:
11/30/2022
Career opportunities for experienced professionals
Consider AMSA as your next move.
Last updated:
11/13/2023
Careers at AMSA
Jobs with purpose - learn more about exciting careers at AMSA.
Last updated:
05/14/2024
Cargo regulations
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.
Last updated:
09/01/2023
Challenger aircraft
We have four Bombardier Challenger 604 jet aircraft for search and rescue. The Challengers are based out of Perth, Melbourne and Cairns.
Last updated:
05/14/2025
Checklist for planned maintenance focused inspection campaign
AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.
Last updated:
12/10/2021
Coastal pilotage exemptions
A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area
Last updated:
09/01/2025
Coastal pilotage in environmentally fragile areas
Mandatory coastal pilotage is a protective measure used in environmentally fragile or areas potentially hazardous to navigation.
Last updated:
10/28/2020
Collisions between vessels and marine fauna
Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.
Last updated:
12/02/2025
Commencing work in Australia
Some guidance on how to start your job in Australia once you have submitted your application.
Last updated:
10/27/2020
Safety and navigation training
Get trained to handle cargoes and dangerous goods or become a coastal pilot.
Last updated:
08/20/2025
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Cook
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Seafarer certification guidance documents
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Equivalent qualifications for domestic certificates
New Zealand domestic equivalence
Certificates of recognition and equivalence for international certificates
New Zealand international equivalence
Royal Australian Navy international equivalence
National Plan training
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Sea service and task books
Proof of identity
Task books for domestic qualifications
Sea service for domestic qualifications
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Sea service books for international qualifications
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Reporting an incident
About marine incident reporting
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Register, transfer, update or close a registration
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Seafarer Welfare
Maritime Labour Convention guidance
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Safety publications and guidance
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Cargoes and dangerous goods
Regulations and standards for cargoes and dangerous goods
Transporting livestock
Container and cargo safety
National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV)
About the NSCV
Design and construction
Equipment
Special vessels
Novel vessels
Non-survey vessels
Other information
Domestic commercial vessels
What is a domestic commercial vessel?
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Operational safety
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Inspections
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Marine surveyors manual
National system state transitions
Flag State administration
Flag state administration in Australia
Regulated Australian vessels
Port State control
About Port State control in Australia
Port State control inspections
Common port State control deficiencies
Port State control annual reports
Ship detentions
Port State control
Safety & navigation
Distress beacons
Changes to EPIRB laws for domestic commercial vessels
Register your beacon and find out more
Maritime mobile service identity information
Navigating coastal waters
Coastal pilots
Pilot advisory notes
Vessel traffic services
Local port services
Particularly sensitive sea areas
Commercial fishing
Offshore activities
Search and rescue
Preparing for a trip
Search and rescue in Australia
Our search and rescue equipment
International and regional search and rescue
Past search and rescue incidents
Spatial data
Maps and geographic data
Navigation systems
Aids to navigation
Lighthouses
Systems for maritime safety and distress
Electronic chart navigation
Ship tracking and reporting systems
Automatic identification system
Safety equipment
Lifejackets
Rescue boats
Safety equipment
Marine environment
National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies
About the National Plan
National Plan supporting documents
National Plan annual reports
National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies
Marine pollution
Garbage placards
Ship garbage recycling
The polluting effect of containers
Pollution reporting
MARPOL discharges
Vessel waste management
Regulations and standards
Fishing gear marking and reporting
Maritime casualty response
Maritime casualty management
Complex maritime emergencies
Pollution response
Pollution investigation
Response resources
Response tools and capabilities
Pollution science technical references
Pollution response
Incidents and exercises
Incidents
Exercises
Historical pollution and casualty incidents
Air pollution
Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions
Sydney Harbour cruise ship emissions
Low sulphur fuel regulations
Fuel oil suppliers
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News and updates
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AMSA on social media
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Marine Order 504 changes
Women in maritime
Tender safety
People in maritime
Lifejacket safety
Newsletters
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Organisation structure
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Legislation
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Marine levies
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Who we work with
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Memoranda of understanding
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Intergovernmental agreements
Careers
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Guidance for deceased estates
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