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

Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.

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

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

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.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

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

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

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

IMO guidelines about Australia's particularly sensitive sea areas—the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea.

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use