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Find forms you might need to make sure you hold the right qualifications.

The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

An unexpected wind-shift during parasailing operations caused 2 airborne passengers to contact the water at speed. They were recovered by the vessel and returned to shore. Both passengers later informed the operator that they had sustained injuries during the event. The owner then failed to report this as a marine incident to us.

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

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints for the Great Barrier Reef—Hydrographers passage.

Prevention from marine pollution is imperative to protect Australia’s unique marine environments and the livelihoods of thousands of Australians.

On 19 November 2020, a class 3B fishing vessel grounded on a beach after the master and two deckhands, fell asleep. The investigation identified that there was no clear procedure for standing watch. Fatigue also contributed to the poor decisions made by the crew around who was supposed to be on watch that morning.

Find out who to contact for help with myAMSA, and provide feedback on your experience.

Our search and rescue modules provide background information as well as information about preparation, principles of how to conduct a search and rescue operation and how to respond to specific kinds of emergency.

We have intergovernmental agreements with state and territory governments in Australia.

(1)  The criteria for issue to a person of an unrestricted pilot licence, for a stated pilotage area, are that the person: 

There are few exceptions to the prohibition of garbage discharge under MARPOL. Breaches can result in significant penalties.

Your New Zealand seafarer qualifications allow you to gain a Certificate of recognition for your qualification in Australia.

To confirm an engine with a power output of greater than 130 kilowatts (kW) is compliant with nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission standards, it must be accompanied by an Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate and supporting Technical File.

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Victoria.