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

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

Instructions for registered training organisations (RTOs).

Course and study subjects for deck and engineer certificates of recognition.

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) is now available in the Australia and New Zealand region.

AMSA occasionally seeks help and support from private companies to deliver its Search and Rescue (SAR) services.

Radiotelephones, signalling lights, EPIRBs, and satellite communications equipment.

Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.

Specifies safety standards for the design, construction, equipping and operation of a domestic commercial vessel that is a leisure craft.

Before you begin operating your vessel, you must follow our requirements.

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