This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

Standards for maintaining buoyancy after flooding, grounding, or collision.

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

AMSA has a fair, and non-discriminatory procurement complaints handling process.

The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.

Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.

A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a ship-specific plan to improve the energy efficiency of a ship.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

AMSA port State control inspectors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our cargo securing focused inspection campaign. Use this checklist to prepare for the inspection, and to help you ensure your cargo is secure. Below is a sample of the focused inspection campaign checklist.

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

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

Consultation Report – October 2022

Survey modifiers are high risk operations and vessel attributes that change the survey and other requirements that would otherwise apply to the vessel.

Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).