Use these forms to apply for and manage your accreditation as a marine surveyor.

Use this appropriate crewing evaluation template to record your crewing assessment and appropriate crewing outcomes in your vessel’s safety management system.

Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels when at berth in the port of Sydney Harbour.

Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

Guidance for VTS providers on the qualifications and training of VTS personnel in Australia.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport Safety Victoria.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

On Monday 26 July 1999, the crude oil tanker the MV Torungen (25 tonnes), was secured in the offshore Varanus Island Marine loading terminal, located approximately 4.2 kilometres north-east of Varanus Island, Western Australia.

Mark Sherriff is a former AMSA lighthouse keeper and recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to community history.

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

What you can do with a New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificate in Australia.

If you are no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian exclusive economic zone, you can switch to being a domestic commercial vessel by surrendering your regulated Australian vessel (RAV) Certificate of survey , Maritime Labour Certificate, and load line certificate. You can then apply for domestic commercial vessel certification.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.