Find policies and requirements for registered training organisations to obtain AMSA approval for International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) training.
The MNL applies to most commercial vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of operating and maintaining marine aids to navigation systems.
We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from individuals, organisations and government is an important part of policy development and regulatory change.
We're running a nation-wide inspection campaign focusing on hazardous gases on domestic commercial vessels from 2 February - 30 April 2026. Find out what to expect and how to prepare.
You do not need to apply to us for this exemption.You will need to keep your supporting documents on board and ready to be presented to authorities if required.
Exemption 44 exempts owners of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) from the requirements of Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey–national law) 2018 to hold an engine international air pollution prevention (EIAPP) certificate in order to be issued a certificate of survey.
AMSA’s Head of Vessel Safety and Cargo Systems David Anderson has been elected Chair the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC).