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  • Electrical - C5B
    Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.
    Last updated: 08/03/2023
  • VTS providers
    An entity must apply to be authorised to provide a vessel traffic service.
    Last updated: 11/15/2022
  • Checklist for planned maintenance focused inspection campaign
    AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.
    Last updated: 12/10/2021
  • Navigation services
    Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.
    Last updated: 10/17/2025
  • Consultation for draft AMSA Mandated Practical Assessments
    Consultation for the draft AMSA Mandated Practical Assessments closed on 9 December 2018.
    Last updated: 09/15/2023
  • Intact stability requirements - C6A
    Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.
    Last updated: 10/01/2024
  • Australia Post retail outlets
    You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.
    Last updated: 10/31/2025
  • A man in a white hard hat with a controller in his hand looking down
    New Marine Order 11 to improve seafarers’ living and working conditions
    From the 23 December 2023, the updated Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels) (MO11) including new amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) will come into effect.
    Last updated: 12/23/2024
  • Course descriptions
    Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.
    Last updated: 07/16/2024
  • Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificates and Technical Files
    To confirm an engine with a power output of greater than 130 kilowatts (kW) is compliant with nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission standards, it must be accompanied by an Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate and supporting Technical File.
    Last updated: 12/13/2023
  • Middleton Kirwasi Gwaday
    Worlds away, bound by the sea
    Middleton Kirwasi Gwaday travelled from his home country Papua New Guinea to complete a master's degree in Sweden.
    Last updated: 05/03/2022
  • artwork on aeroplane
    Cairns Challenger artwork
    On 22 March 2023, AMSA launched new artwork on the Cairns-based Challenger aircraft, designed by Torres Strait artist Michael Nona.
    Last updated: 03/27/2023
  • Asbestos on ships
    This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.
    Last updated: 07/12/2024
  • Qualifications and training for VTS personnel
    Guidance for VTS providers on the qualifications and training of VTS personnel in Australia.
    Last updated: 07/18/2024
  • Workers in safety gear transfer between a vessel and offshore platform using a rope ladder, with ocean waves and safety equipment visible in the background.
    Out now! Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 21 - Managing risks
    The latest issue of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin focuses on managing risks on vessels.
    Last updated: 03/25/2025
  • Obtaining a verified gross mass
    There are two methods of obtaining a verified gross mass (VGM). The VGM is mandatory for cargoes to be loaded onto a vessel.
    Last updated: 11/10/2023
  • 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
  • Maritime Labour Convention 2006
    Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.
    Last updated: 12/17/2024
  • Outcomes report - DCV towage focused inspections campaign
    Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, crew training, incident reporting and more during our focussed inspections campaign on towage operations.
    Last updated: 09/03/2025
  • Remote surveys
    Information regarding remote survey requests for ships detained in Australia.
    Last updated: 02/01/2024