We are seeking your feedback on implementing proposed amendments to Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions).

Download and print guidance for international certificates.

From 6 to 9 August 2018 Newcastle hosted the 27th professional development workshop of the National Plan Environment, Scientific and Technical (ES&T) Network.

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If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

Submissions closed on Sunday 10 November 2019.

Read about the skills and knowledge you’ll learn in a near coastal certificate course.

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A 2C rescue vessel was preparing to depart a river entrance bar with 11 people onboard. The observed sea state was a wave height (breaking) of 1.4 to 1.8 metres. The entrance bar had a moderate to high level of congestion of jet skis and surfboard riders positioned within the aids to navigation departure leads. The vessel came within very close proximity to surfers on 3 occasions whilst negotiating the breaking sea conditions. The vessel then broached upon a wave resulting in the vessel heeling to port and becoming unable to be controlled due to the force of the wave.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

This advice is for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on livestock ships from 1 March to 31 August 2021. The campaign will target all livestock ships departing Australian ports.

With the introduction of a new revised Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency) on 1 January 2023 following extensive industry consulta

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

There are other vessel permits or exemptions you may be eligible for under the national law.

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

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.