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  • Unpowered barges
    Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.
    Last updated: 07/15/2025
  • AMSA 355
    Report of marine safety concern (form 355)

    Use this form to report any event that endangers, or if not corrected could endanger the safety of vessels or persons.

    Anyone can report a marine safety concern to us.

    Last updated: 07/17/2025
  • AMSA 50
    Notification of flare demonstration (form 50)

    You can use this form to notify AMSA of your intention to hold a demonstration of a distress signal or device (eg flares) that could be mistaken for a real distress situation.

    Last updated: 07/16/2025
  • When a verified gross mass is required
    Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.
    Last updated: 07/16/2025
  • A large bulk carrier with an orange and black hull is underway at sea, accompanied by three red vessels nearby. A heavy industrial structure is secured on the carrier’s port side deck. The ship’s funnel features a bold red, white, and blue stripe design.
    New build trends in Australia's domestic fleet (2023 - 24)
    Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.
    Last updated: 07/22/2025
  • Distress beacons
    Beacon owner
    If you own a distress beacon, it must be registered. Registering your beacon is free and in some cases it is mandatory by law.
    Last updated: 07/29/2025
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) transparency statement
    Find out how we use, assess and govern AI responsibly. This statement aligns with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.
    Last updated: 08/04/2025
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    Careers at AMSA
    Jobs with purpose - learn more about exciting careers at AMSA.
    Last updated: 05/14/2024
  • Chief mate less than 3000 gross tonnage (yachts)
    This international certificate enables you to work as a Watchkeeper Deck officer on yachts less than 3000 gross tonnage in any operating area.
    Last updated: 07/10/2024
  • AMSA 262
    Waste delivery receipt (form 262)

    You can use this form to provide a waste delivery receipt.

    Last updated: 05/18/2025
  • National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV)
    The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercials vessels. We maintain a list of current and superseded versions of the NSCV for your information.
    Last updated: 08/01/2023
  • Uniform Shipping Laws code
    Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.
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  • Domestic commercial vessels
    When operating in the marine environment, there are compliance requirements you must meet. These include safety requirements, regular vessel surveys, permits and certificates of operation.
    Last updated: 02/20/2019
  • International crew
    International crew
    Find out about seafarer certificates that apply to you if you work on an international vessel.
    Last updated: 11/27/2024
  • Register of changes
    Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.
    Last updated: 09/01/2025
  • Equivalent qualifications and skill recognition
    Find out if you can use your current international or domestic skills and qualifications to support your application for a certificate of competency.
    Last updated: 08/20/2025
  • Online learning
    We have a range of online learning courses providing flexible online learning for the maritime industry.
    Last updated: 08/20/2025
  • Safety and navigation training
    Get trained to handle cargoes and dangerous goods or become a coastal pilot.
    Last updated: 08/20/2025
  • AMSA’s delegation and authorisation arrangements
    AMSA has arrangements in place to enable specified positions within the organisation to exercise a function, power or duty assigned to the Chief Executive Officer under marine safety and environmental protection of the sea legislation.
    Last updated: 08/29/2025
  • Coastal pilotage exemptions
    A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area
    Last updated: 09/01/2025