The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Part A updates the Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code (LY3 Code) and applies to yachts and training vessels, carrying not more than 12 passengers, and details the conventions these vessels must comply with in Australia.

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

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

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

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

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

A particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA) is given special protection because of its vulnerability to damage from international shipping activities.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey – national law) 2018 (MO503) outlines when a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) needs a certificate of survey, and related survey requirements. These requirements help ensure that commercial vessels operating in Australia are safe and seaworthy.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

Our structure gives you an idea of which area can help you when you get in touch.

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