This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a ship-specific plan to improve the energy efficiency of a ship.

You may be able to operate temporarily below the minimum crewing requirements that apply to your vessel.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.

Standards for maintaining buoyancy after flooding, grounding, or collision.

Consultation Report – October 2022

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.

The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.

Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

AMSA has a fair, and non-discriminatory procurement complaints handling process.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.

AMSA port State control inspectors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our cargo securing focused inspection campaign. Use this checklist to prepare for the inspection, and to help you ensure your cargo is secure. Below is a sample of the focused inspection campaign checklist.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

What you need to do if you want to transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval.