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International safety alert: rise in cargo transport unit structural failures on shipsWe have issued a safety alert to raise awareness of the structural and stowage requirements for shipping containers and other cargo transport units (CTUs) in Australian ports.Last updated:- Revoking regulated Australian vessel statusIf you are no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian exclusive economic zone, you can switch to being a domestic commercial vessel by surrendering your regulated Australian vessel (RAV) Certificate of survey , Maritime Labour Certificate, and load line certificate. You can then apply for domestic commercial vessel certification.Last updated: 07/09/2020
- Sailing Master Offshore near coastalLearn about the Sailing Master Offshore certificate, including the vessels it lets you operate, how to qualify, apply, or renew.Last updated: 05/30/2025
- Apply for a continuous synopsis recordApply for a new continuous synopsis record, update your existing one or get your final record.Last updated: 11/22/2022
- Definitions for Registered training organisations delivering STCW AMSA approved courses—MT01The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)Last updated: 10/27/2020
- Marine Order 54 (Torres Strait Draught Variation) – Exemption 2021This exemption is for AMSA-licensed coastal pilots and pilotage providers.Last updated: 12/02/2021
- Consultation feedback report: Proposed changes to Marine Order 91 (Marine pollution prevention – oil)Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.Last updated:
Oceanic Grandeur, 3 March 1970The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.Last updated: 11/09/2020- Superseded generic equivalent solutions for the national standardAs the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.Last updated: 04/14/2021
- Checklist for cargo securing arrangements - focused inspection campaignAMSA 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.Last updated: 10/26/2023
- Planned maintenance on domestic commercial vesselsThis safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.Last updated: 08/14/2023
- Qualifications & trainingYou need the right qualifications and training to work on a domestic or international vessel. Find out how to get your ticket.Last updated: 11/07/2019
- Parasailing safety guidanceWe have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.Last updated: 10/25/2023
AMSA celebrates World Environment Day on 5 June 2024!Healthy oceans are vital to safeguarding the very foundation of a healthier planet.Last updated: 06/05/2024- Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a ship-specific plan to improve the energy efficiency of a ship.Last updated: 12/07/2023
- MARPOL and its implementation in AustraliaThe International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.Last updated: 03/27/2025
- Sailing Master Coastal near coastalLearn about the Sailing Master Coastal certificate, including the vessels it lets you operate, how to qualify, apply, or renew.Last updated: 11/25/2024
- Ship salvage: inquiry into maritime salvage in Australian watersThis report documents the findings of a study into current towing and salvage capacity along the coastline.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Visual and electronic navigation toolsWe manage a network of about 480 marine aids to navigation (AtoN) located at about 360 sites around Australia’s coastline.Last updated: 10/31/2025
- Automatic identification systems on offshore structuresWe are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.Last updated: 09/30/2024