If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.

If you have an offer of employment on a ship registered on the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), you may need a certificate of equivalence (CoE). A CoE allows you to work on an AISR-registered ship using your overseas STCW certificate, without an AMSA-issued certificate of competency or certificate of recognition.

Book a block of oral exams to be held on-site as a registered training organisation (RTO).

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

Since 2006, we have provided an emergency towing vessel in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef to protect the marine environment.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

There are 48 infringements listed in the national law that can apply to vessel owners, masters, crew, or passengers. You can avoid an infringement notice by making sure your vessel, crew, and operations comply with the national law.

We are seeking service providers to deliver Level 2 Emergency Towage Capability (ETC2) services as part of our national maritime emergency response network.

Cruise ships capable of accommodating more than 100 passengers in Sydney Harbour are required to limit emissions of sulphur oxides when berthing.

This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

See how New Zealand are recognised to obtain an Australian domestic near coastal certificate.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

We will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.