The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at Hay Point, Queensland, for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier.

The benefits and eligibility requirements of registration on the Australian international shipping register (AISR).

We are seeking your feedback on implementing proposed amendments to Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions).

Oil spill control agents (OSCA) may assist in oil spill clean up in Australian waters.

If you have a boat, you may be considering hiring it out for overnight accommodation via an online platform—for example, Airbnb, Beds on Board or Flotespace—whether at a marina berth, or at a mooring.

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

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

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations (Class 1B) are required to carry a Scale D medical cabinet and a Scale F first aid kit on board.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) sets out national arrangements, policies and principles for managing maritime environmental emergencies.

Read about the skills and knowledge you’ll learn in a near coastal certificate course.

We are committed to nurturing your development and helping you reach your goals.

There are two methods of obtaining a verified gross mass (VGM). The VGM is mandatory for cargoes to be loaded onto a vessel.

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.

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

We are a Commonwealth statutory authority which provides services to the Australian maritime industry. Sometimes we need to seek the help and support of private companies to deliver our services.

Our latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).