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

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

There are standards of competence you must achieve to be able to work on an international fishing vessel.

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

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.  

Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.

Jobs with purpose - learn more about exciting careers at AMSA.

Insights from 2025 vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

Consultation on Marine Order 47 closed on 1 July 2019.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations and marine pilots that the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) has ceased printing some nautical publications.

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

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

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

MARPOL Garbage placards (also known as stickers) are mandatory for all vessels of 12 metres or more in length and fixed or floating platforms.

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.