Use this form to make a MLC complaint about a regulated Australian vessel or a foreign-flagged vessel in Australian waters.

It is mandatory under Australian law for certain vessels and fixed or floating platforms to carry a garbage management plan, display placards and maintain a garbage record book.

Use this form to order AMSA brochures, MARPOL placards and stickers, free of charge.

Check if AMSA recognises your country or overseas STCW certificate, and what this means for your application in Australia.

Use this form to order AMSA brochures, MARPOL placards and stickers, free of charge.

Instructions where an Australian commercial vessel under construction is required to undertake sea trials prior to the issuance of statutory certification.Australian vessels intended to b

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

We are no longer publishing the name of the certificate holder on a certificate of survey or Exemption 02 (non-survey) and Exemption 40 (Class C restricted operations) approvals.

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