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- 2025/03 - Watchkeeping and crewing standardsThis marine notice outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for duty.Last updated: 06/20/2025
- Exemption 2 - Marine Safety (Certificates of survey)This exemption is for owners of certain vessels who may not want to obtain a certificate of survey, or comply with certain conditions on a certificate of survey.Last updated:
- Exemption 4 - Marine Safety (Recreational use)This exemption is for owners of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) who may wish to operate their vessels for recreational purposes.Last updated:
- Annual report 2024–25Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.Last updated: 10/27/2025
myAMSA NOW OPEN – Apply online for your near coastal ticketmyAMSA is here! Save time and apply online for your next near coastal certificate of competency using our new application portal myAMSA.Last updated:- Step 3: Build your simplified SMSDownload a simplified SMS toolkit for step-by-step instructions on how to build your simplified SMS.Last updated:
- Drug and alcohol policy - Class 4Learn how to develop a drug and alcohol policy for a Class 4 vessel.Last updated:
Out now: Safety lessons learned from a marine incident investigationIn our latest safety lesson, we examine key learnings from a marine incident investigation where a passenger jumped overboard while a tender vessel was berthing.Last updated:
Help shape fire safety standards for domestic commercial vesselsConsultation is now open on proposed changes to the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part C4 – Fire safety.Last updated: 11/24/2025- 2025/05 - Revalidation of Australian STCW certificatesGuidance 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).Last updated: 11/21/2025
- Proposed changes to vessels operating in polar watersWe sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 53 (Vessels in polar waters) 2016 (MO53). The changes will ensure the marine order aligns with the new requirements following amendments to SOLAS and the Polar Code.Last updated: 03/16/2026
Consultation now open on changes to certificate of survey requirements (Marine Order 503)We’re seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey) 2018 for domestic commercial vessel (DCV) owners and operators.Last updated:- VTS providersAn entity must apply to be authorised to provide a vessel traffic service.Last updated: 11/15/2022
- Watchkeeper deckThis certificate allows you to perform the duties or functions of Watchkeeper deck officer on ships of any gross tonnage in any operating area and Able seafarer – Deck duties or functions.Last updated: 11/17/2025
- Alternative fatigue risk management plan application processMarine Order 54 requires a pilotage provider to comply with either the fatigue risk management plan published by AMSA, or this alternate fatigue risk management plan.Last updated: 08/04/2020
- AMSA policy on regulatory treatment of uncrewed and/or autonomous vesselsThis policy explains our approach to the medium-term regulation of uncrewed, remotely operated and autonomous vessels operating in Australian waters.Last updated: 01/04/2021
- An analysis of the work schedules of Great Barrier Reef pilotsAn analysis of the work schedules of coastal pilots working around the Great Barrier Reef.Last updated: 05/21/2021
- Annual Report 2017–18Over the year we tested and put into place the systems and processes which will support full service delivery under the national system for domestic commercial vessels.Last updated: 03/29/2021
- Assessing the determinants and consequences of safety culture in the maritime industryThe purpose of this study was to provide new insights into seafarers’ safety and wellbeing by examining the influence of key organisational factors related to safety culture.Last updated: 01/03/2024
- Compliance and enforcement protocol policy 2012Intended to assist AMSA, industry stakeholders and other parties with duties, obligations and responsibilities under maritime safety legislation to understand the suite of tools available to AMSA to ensure legislative requirements are met.Last updated: 03/29/2021