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  • Pilot boat
    Coastal pilot
    Find the resources you need to become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in sensitive sea areas around Australia.
    Last updated: 10/26/2020
  • Commercial fisher wearing a lifejacket and safety gear hosing the deck
    Commercial fisher
    Stay up-to-date with compliance requirements and safety best practice for Australian commercial fishing vessels.
    Last updated: 03/04/2026
  • AMSA 650
    Inspection of an EX40 vessel (form 650)

    Surveyors – use this form to make a recommendation after conducting a survey under 

    Last updated: 11/22/2024
  • Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 near coastal
    Learn about the MED 3 certificate, including the vessels it lets you operate, how to qualify, apply, or renew.
    Last updated: 05/29/2025
  • Master less than 45 metres near coastal
    Learn about the Master less than 45 metres certificate, including the vessels it lets you operate, how to qualify, apply, or renew.
    Last updated: 11/07/2024
  • National Plan annual report—2004–2005
    The National Plan is operating in a low incident environment both within Australia and also worldwide. Australia’s low incident environment can be largely attributed to the rigorous Port State Control inspections undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority ensuring that only quality ships arrive in Australia.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Seafarers preparing a pilot ladder on a large vessel
    AMSA and Fair Work Ombudsman Join Forces to Tackle Wage Theft on Foreign-Flagged Vessels
    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), in collaboration with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), has taken a significant step in addressing wage theft issues aboard foreign-flagged vessels operating under the Coastal Trading Act.
    Last updated: 02/05/2025
  • SMS Banner - Keep your Safety Management Systems current
    Changes to Marine Order 504 – is your SMS ready for 1 June?
    Now is the time to check your safety management system (SMS) and start preparing for the updated Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation – national law) 2024.
    Last updated: 04/23/2025
  • Who we work with
    We contribute to the continuous improvement and development of maritime safety, environmental management, and emergency response systems in our region and globally. To do this, we collaborate with stakeholders and agree ways of working together through memoranda of understanding, intergovernmental agreements, and interagency agreements.
    Last updated: 04/18/2019
  • News & community
    Keep up-to-date with the latest news, campaigns, safety lessons and consultations.
    Last updated: 09/17/2024
  • Have your say—on our performance as a regulator
    Our focus is on delivering better practice regulation so we can support safe vessel operations, and combat marine pollution.
    Last updated: 03/17/2023
  • Maritime Labour Convention—2021 Annual report
    This report presents an analysis of MLC complaints, compliance and follow up actions undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Australia. The data represents 2021 statistics, with a comparison to the previous four years.
    Last updated: 03/29/2023
  • 2020 Maritime Labour Convention annual report
    This report presents an analysis of MLC complaints, compliance and follow up actions undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Australia. The data represents 2020 statistics, with a comparison to the previous four years.
    Last updated: 08/03/2021
  • AMSA 779
    Application for temporary crewing permit (form 779)

    Owners and operators may use this form to apply for a temporary crewing permit for a domestic commercial vessel.

    Last updated: 08/22/2024
  • AMSA 225
    Notification of loading, or sailing after partial discharge, of bulk grain (form 225)

    This form provides the means by which the Australian Maritime Safety Authority will determine whether the Master will be required to demonstrate compliance with the stability requirement

    Last updated: 12/18/2025
  • Rescue boat
    Have your say on proposed changes for the operation of emergency services vessels
    Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) sets out the conditions for the operation of emergency service vessels, including fire services and volunteer marine rescue (VMR) vessels.
    Last updated:
  • Spatial data
    We provide access to spatial data that supports maritime and aviation safety activities and protection of the marine environment. You can download selected data sets, and request customised products and spatial analysis.
    Last updated: 11/17/2017
  • Newsletters
    Sign up for newsletters or email alerts.
    Last updated: 07/26/2024
  • Aid to Navigation protective coating and refurbishment contractor panel arrangement
    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is the Commonwealth statutory body with responsibility for establishing and maintaining marine aids to navigation (AtoN) pursuant to section 190 of the Navigation Act 2012 (Cth).
    Last updated: 04/27/2023
  • Digital transformation in maritime
    Learn more about new technologies and systems that aim to make shipping safer and more efficient.
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