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Brisbane VTS’s timely intervention earns nomination for 2019-20 Australian VTS AwardThe inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.Last updated: 10/04/2024- 2022/07 — Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres StraitWe have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.Last updated: 01/10/2025
Exemption 31 update for fishing operations: New approval required by 31 January 2026If you hold an expired pre-USL Code certificate and work on a fishing vessel, you must apply for a new approval to continue using exemption 31.Last updated: 12/05/2025- North East Shipping Management Plan—July 2021 updateThe North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).Last updated: 04/14/2025
- General Purpose Hand near coastalLearn about the General Purpose Hand certificate, including how to qualify, apply, or renew.Last updated: 01/16/2024
- 2024/08 - Planned maintenance on shipsThis marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.Last updated: 01/10/2025
- Operational information (IPS)Our information publication scheme provides access to details about AMSA's operations.Last updated: 09/01/2025
Increase productivity, reduce accidentsThis brochure provides ideas about simple methods for managing the welfare of your crew.Last updated: 01/11/2024- Exemption 40 - (Operational area) DeterminationThis determination identifies the parts of operational area C in which a vessel approved under Exemption 40 may operate.Last updated: 07/01/2025
Out now: safety lesson from a marine incident investigation into a fishing trawler capsizeA master suffered a head injury, and pollution control measures were required after a fishing trawler capsized in calm waters close to shore.Last updated:- Information sheet—Marine order 32Provides guidance with regard to compliance with Marine Order 32 (Cargo handling equipment) 2016 (MO 32); for occasions when crew may be permitted to undertake cargo operations following stevedore companies confirmation that they are not available to carry out the work.Last updated: 10/29/2020
- Electronic visual distress signalsElectronic visual distress signals are not a substitute for conventional pyrotechnic flares.Last updated: 10/27/2020
- Information Publication SchemeAs a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.Last updated: 09/01/2025
- Long range identification and trackingAustralia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.Last updated: 04/22/2021
Compliance strategy 2018–2022Our compliance strategy will help us focus our efforts on promoting voluntary regulatory compliance. It will ensure that we consider six important elements as we work with industry to promote maritime safety and to protect the marine environment.Last updated: 03/29/2021- Practical lessons from person overboard incidentsIn this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.Last updated: 11/28/2024
- Compare New Zealand and Australian STCW certificatesFind out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.Last updated: 10/27/2020
- Combined Masters, Deck and Engineer officer’s revalidation course syllabus—MT09Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.Last updated: 11/09/2020
Our peopleWe are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.Last updated: 05/08/2025- Exemption 16 - Marine Safety (Traditional fishing)This exemption allows people to master a traditional inhabitant fishing boat without the required certificate of competency.Last updated: 12/23/2025