This exemption is for owners of certain vessels who may not want to obtain a certificate of operation, or comply with certain conditions on a certificate of operation.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Find local suppliers of fuel oil.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

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

Read about the panel of experts that helps advise on the National Standard for Commercial Vessels.

AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.

If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

Find out how to make an MLC complaint and how AMSA responds to MLC complaints.

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.