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.

National Environmental Maritime Operations (NEMO) is an incident management system used to manage and monitor national maritime environmental emergencies.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

Anyone can report a marine safety concern to us.

Standards for vessels used for special work.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) was reviewed in 2023-2024. The review made 11 recommendations.

Our AMSA Connect team are ready to assist you over the phone, by email, or at one of our regional offices.

If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.  

This policy has been superseded by the 2018 Compliance and enforcement policy.

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).

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

The safety and medical equipment you need will depend on your vessel and operation.

Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

Find out how to make an MLC complaint and how AMSA responds to MLC complaints.