Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Guidance 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).

This policy has been superseded by the 2018 Compliance and enforcement policy.

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.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 57 (Helicopter operations). The proposed updates will ensure the marine order remains current and gives effect to new international requirements.

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

A powered barge with a mounted crane became unstable and capsized in 3.5 metres of water during lifting operations of a concrete structure.

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

Disconnection of LPG system the source of explosion on a houseboat

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

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

Anyone can report a marine safety concern to us.

Standards for vessels used for special work.

AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.

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

Book a block of oral exams to be held on-site as a registered training organisation (RTO).

Advice to vessel owners and masters for the focused inspection campaign on passenger vessel safety requirements.

Follow these steps if you wish to operate your vessel commercially outside of the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ).

If you are an assessor from a registered training organisation (RTO) in Australia, you can validate entries in a task book if you need third party evidence of the competence of a student.