A passenger vessel collided with an unseen rock, resulting in the injury of a passenger. The master navigated the vessel into unfamiliar waters that was not a normal or planned part of the passenger tour experience, and not authorised by the tour company. Owners and operators should ensure masters continue to conform to the planned or authorised route for the services they offer.

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

Designing, selecting, and testing anchoring systems.

Download a copy of the requirements for each near coastal certificate.

Standards for class 1 and class 2 fast craft that are at least 35m in equivalent length.

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

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

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

On the evening of 29 May 2022, a commercial fishing vessel was on a voyage from Mackay to Cairns when the master noticed an auxiliary engine alarm. Upon lifting the engine room hatch, the master saw smoke and an orange glow and the engine room subsequently caught fire. The master quickly made the decision that they would not be able to fight the fire without jeopardising their safety and abandoned ship. An SMS risk assessment on appropriate crewing on a voyage greater than 12 hours duration should be undertaken in these situations.

Check if AMSA recognises your country or overseas STCW certificate, and what this means for your application in Australia.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

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.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 53 (Vessels in polar waters) 2016 (MO53). The changes will ensure the marine order aligns with the new requirements following amendments to SOLAS and the Polar Code.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Watch the video of Mark Jacobs who has hung up his snorkel and fins to help save lives across 10 per cent of the Earth’s surface.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments