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

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

The use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) on board ships contributes significantly to the safety of navigation.

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

The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

We have a large search and rescue region which covers our land mass, and large areas of our surrounding oceans.

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

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels.

If you have an offer of employment on a ship registered on the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), you may need a certificate of equivalence (CoE). A CoE allows you to work on an AISR-registered ship using your overseas STCW certificate, without an AMSA-issued certificate of competency or certificate of recognition.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.

On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.

Course and study subjects for deck and engineer certificates of recognition.