AMSA Connect phone services will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 8 June 2026, reopening on Tuesday 9 June 2026. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.
Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale F first aid kit on board: 1B, 1C (with unberthed passengers), 1D (with berthed passengers), 1E (with berthed passengers), 2B, 2C, 3B and 3C.
We contribute to the continuous improvement and development of maritime safety, environmental management, and emergency response systems in our region and globally.
To do this, we collaborate with stakeholders and agree ways of working together through memoranda of understanding, intergovernmental agreements, and interagency agreements.
This certificate allows you to perform the duties or functions of an Electro-technical officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area.
This certificate allows you to perform the duties or functions of Watchkeeper deck officer on ships of any gross tonnage in any operating area and Able seafarer – Deck duties or functions.
DCV operators: Learn how to develop a fatigue management plan. This is a requirement under the national law for Class 1, 2 and 3 vessels, including those eligible for a simplified SMS.
Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations Class 1C (with berthed passengers), 2B and 3B, are required to carry a Scale E medical cabinet and a Scale F First aid kit on board.
Intentional and illegal discharge of bunker fuel oil and waste oils at sea from vessels is the most common type of oil spill investigated by Australian regulatory agencies.
This user guide sets out the process for the submission of surveys reports and recommendations to AMSA relating to DCV which are applying for, or hold, a Certificate of Survey, a Load Line Certificate, or an Exemption 40 approval.
If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel, there are a number of practicalities you will need to consider, including keeping your vessel and crew trained, safe and compliant.