Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

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.

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

Get your Engineer certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.