You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

The National Law Act, regulations, marine orders, and exemptions set out the detail of the national system.

An index to guide you through the supporting documents for the National Plan.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.

Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

In 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.

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.