Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, training, risk assessment and more during our focussed inspections campaign on hazardous gases.

If special circumstances mean that you require an extension of time for your vessel's periodic survey, you can make an application under for Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification and compass adjustment) Exemption (Exemption 06).

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

You can use the examiner checklists as study guides.These programs of study are guides only and the content of individual oral examinations may vary as the examiner may not cover all areas

Search for a registered ship on the Australian General and International Shipping Registers.

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

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

Compasses, nautical charts, chart systems, and publications.

The 276th meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

Read the latest news from AMSA.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

Tonnages for each Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel, current, decommissioned, and under construction.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.