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

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

How to work out if your current qualifications can be used to support your application for a domestic certificate of competency.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

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

Process for registered training organisations delivering continued competence STCW courses in sea survival and fire fighting.

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

There are other vessel permits or exemptions you may be eligible for under the national law.

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

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

Guidance for calculating your sea service equivalence if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Rating (specialist seaman department), Maritime Warfare Officer (Maritime Warfare department) or RAN Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer (Marine Engineering or Electrical Technical department).

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercial vessels.

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