This report presents an analysis of MLC complaints, compliance and follow up actions undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Australia. The data represents 2021 statistics, with a comparison to the previous four years.

This report presents an analysis of MLC complaints, compliance and follow up actions undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Australia. The data represents 2020 statistics, with a comparison to the previous four years.

How to use your domestic New Zealand certificate of competency to work on domestic commercial vessels in Australia.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels when at berth in the port of Sydney Harbour.

You can use the examiner checklists as study guides.These programs of study are guides only and the content of individual oral examinations may vary as the examiner may not cover all areas

We cannot process or issue any certificate or endorsement if your application is incomplete.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

If you have an offer of employment on a ship registered on the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), you may need a certificate of equivalence (CoE). A CoE allows you to work on an AISR-registered ship using your overseas STCW certificate, without an AMSA-issued certificate of competency or certificate of recognition.

You must revalidate your CoST every 5 years to keep it current. Find out when to apply, what you need and how to revalidate your CoST.

Find out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.

This exemption is for owners of certain vessels who may not want to obtain a certificate of survey, or comply with certain conditions on a certificate of survey.

Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).