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- AMSA Board CharterThis Charter sets out the roles, responsibilities of the Board of the Australian Maritime Safety AuthorityLast updated: 07/14/2025
Plastic Free July: AMSA’s action to reduce marine plasticsPlastic Free July encourages millions worldwide to reduce plastic consumption and find sustainable alternatives. As the national maritime regulator, we commit to reducing ocean plastics that harm our precious marine environment. To do this we work both internationally and at home.Last updated: 08/09/2024
North-East Shipping Management PlanThe North-East Shipping Management Plan aims to give Australians confidence in how the growth of shipping area is managed concomitant with growth in commodity flows and associated infrastructure such as ports.Last updated: 01/20/2021- Verifying an AMSA certificateHow to get certificates we have issued to you, or your seafarers, certified online.Last updated: 10/27/2020
Maritime Labour Convention report releasedAMSA has released the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) Annual Report 2024, offering a detailed overview of MLC complaints and data received about seafarer living and working conditions in Australian waters.Last updated: 06/13/2025
Float-free EPIRBs: Essential maintenance and replacement tipsIf you’ve had your float-free Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) for 2 years or more, it’s time to give it the attention it deserves. Regular maintenance could make all the difference in an emergency situation.Last updated: 09/24/2024
Journalist or member of the mediaAccess content you need for your news stories. For all media enquiries call +61 1300 624 633 during regular Australian business hours, or email media@amsa.gov.au. We will respond outside of business hours during search and rescue operations and emergencies.Last updated: 05/17/2021- What is a marine incident?Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.Last updated: 10/14/2019
- Master less than 45 metres near coastalLearn about the Master less than 45 metres certificate, including the vessels it lets you operate, how to qualify, apply, or renew.Last updated: 11/07/2024
- Focused inspection campaign – Planned maintenance on DCVsFrom 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).Last updated: 05/05/2023
- Parasailing safety guidanceWe have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.Last updated: 10/25/2023
- Perpetual certificates and domestic certificates that expired more than 5 years agoHow to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.Last updated: 01/09/2025
International crewFind out about seafarer certificates that apply to you if you work on an international vessel.Last updated: 11/27/2024- Planned maintenance failure leads to vessel sinkingIn the early afternoon of 30 May 2022, a hire and drive sailing catamaran began to take on water before sinking shortly after departing the marina. Onboard was the charterer, their family and a briefer who was in control of the vessel. The investigation established that following recent maintenance, an inspection plate had not been replaced, allowing water ingress. It was further identified that the charter company’s maintenance procedures did not suitably document handing over and/or tagging of removed items during maintenance work.Last updated: 02/23/2023
- Exercise Sea Dragon Phase 2—June 2012This exercise reviewed the effectiveness of a combined Commonwealth, Victorian and industry marine pollution response to a tied 3 pollution incident in Victorian state waters.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- What is a regulated Australian vessel?Your vessel may be considered a regulated Australian vessel (RAV).Last updated: 07/09/2020
- Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 near coastalLearn about the MED 3 certificate, including the vessels it lets you operate, how to qualify, apply, or renew.Last updated: 05/29/2025
- Get a Certificate of Safety Training (CoST)A CoST is the entry level STCW certificate you need to work as an international seafarer. Find out who needs one, what training to complete and how to apply.Last updated: 04/02/2026
- Minister’s Statement of ExpectationsStatement of expectations for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority for the period to 30 September 2026.Last updated: 01/07/2025
- MarineBe prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.Last updated: 11/09/2020