How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

Guidance for calculating your sea service equivalence if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Rating (specialist seaman department), Maritime Warfare Officer (Maritime Warfare department) or RAN Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer (Marine Engineering or Electrical Technical department).

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.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.