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Celebrating the contributions of seafarersTuesday 25 June is the International Maritime Organization’s Day of the Seafarer.Last updated: 06/25/2024- Offshore renewable energy infrastructure policyThis policy provides guidance to developers on how to ensure safe navigation in and around offshore renewable energy infrastructure (OREI).Last updated: 03/26/2024
- How to revalidate your STCW certificate (Test page)You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.Last updated:
- Declared vessels operating up to 600 nautical miles from the Australian coastRules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.Last updated: 07/09/2020
- DCV Safety Alert 01/2023 – Safe Access to Domestic Commercial VesselsThis safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.Last updated: 10/16/2025
- Oil spill monitoringMonitoring an oil spill is necessary to address concerns raised about its effects and the impact of the associated cleanup response.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Exemption 41 - Marine Safety (Unpowered barges)This exemption is for owners of certain kinds of unpowered barges where it may not be practical to comply with specified construction and equipment requirements.Last updated: 07/01/2025
- Exemption 04 - Marine Safety (Recreational use)This exemption is for owners of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) who may wish to operate their vessels for recreational purposes.Last updated: 12/23/2025
Consultation feedback report now available: Changes to safety management system requirementsThe report outlining the feedback from the recent consultation on proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018 (Marine Order 504)Last updated: 02/29/0024- Web accessibilityWe want everyone to be able to access and use our websites.Last updated: 05/27/2025
Exemption 31 update for fishing operations: New approval required by 31 January 2026If you hold an expired pre-USL Code certificate and work on a fishing vessel, you must apply for a new approval to continue using exemption 31.Last updated: 12/05/2025- Index of marine noticesA marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.Last updated: 12/15/2025
- Shipping registration feesFees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.Last updated: 10/01/2025
- Renew your domestic certificate of competency from overseasIf you hold a domestic certificate of competency and live overseas you can renew your certificate with us.Last updated: 12/28/2022
AMSA and Fair Work Ombudsman Join Forces to Tackle Wage Theft on Foreign-Flagged VesselsThe Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), in collaboration with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), has taken a significant step in addressing wage theft issues aboard foreign-flagged vessels operating under the Coastal Trading Act.Last updated: 02/05/2025- Incomplete application policy for seafarer certificates and endorsementsWe cannot process or issue any certificate or endorsement if your application is incomplete.Last updated: 02/06/2026
- How to revalidate your STCW certificateYou need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.Last updated: 04/02/2026
- Annual Regulatory Program 2021–22Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instrumentsLast updated: 07/10/2023
- Fishing gear marking requirementsThe IMO has agreed that marking requirements should be developed for commercial fishing gear.Last updated:
- Consultation feedback report - Marine Order 98 reissueThis feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 98.Last updated: 03/10/2023