Download a copy of the requirements for each near coastal certificate.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

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

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, crew training, incident reporting and more during our focussed inspections campaign on towage operations.

Poorly secured containers can put lives at risk, damage the environment and cost millions. Find out how safe stowage practices keep cargo on board and help protect lives, livelihoods and the industry.

The 271st meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

You may need to pay a fee, levy or charge, depending on what action you need to do. Find out about our current levies, fees, and payment options.

In early 2018 representatives from Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) and AMSA boarded the containership ANL Warragul for a three day voyage to test the hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) reconnaissance capability.

Payment options for marine levies, fees, or charges.

A crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.

This trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.

Discover key data on complaints about seafarer living and working conditions, inspection activities, and how we ensure seafarers visiting Australian ports are protected under international maritime labour standards.

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020

From 27 November to 1 December 2017 we coordinated a marine pollution response advanced equipment operator’s course in Melbourne.