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

A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.

It is mandatory under Australian law for certain vessels and fixed or floating platforms to carry a garbage management plan, display placards and maintain a garbage record book.

If you have recently changed your name, you can apply to get it changed on your certificate of competency and receive a replacement.

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.

Analyses of Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) complaints, compliance and follow-up actions.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) sets out national arrangements, policies and principles for managing maritime environmental emergencies.

This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.

These documents will guide you through submitting survey reports and recommendations for domestic commercial vessels.

We have a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority. The MOU supports safety and environmental management for the offshore energy sector.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the importance of the safe operation and maintenance of hatch covers and related equipment on board vessels.

The IMO has agreed that marking requirements should be developed for commercial fishing gear.