Designing, selecting, and testing anchoring systems.

Standards for class 1 and class 2 fast craft that are at least 35m in equivalent length.

Download a copy of the requirements for each near coastal certificate.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

Check if AMSA recognises your country or overseas STCW certificate, and what this means for your application in Australia.

AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

On the evening of 29 May 2022, a commercial fishing vessel was on a voyage from Mackay to Cairns when the master noticed an auxiliary engine alarm. Upon lifting the engine room hatch, the master saw smoke and an orange glow and the engine room subsequently caught fire. The master quickly made the decision that they would not be able to fight the fire without jeopardising their safety and abandoned ship. An SMS risk assessment on appropriate crewing on a voyage greater than 12 hours duration should be undertaken in these situations.

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

The Sanko Harvest struck a reef off Esperance, Western Australia on 14 February 1991, and broke up over the next fortnight.

Watch the video of Mark Jacobs who has hung up his snorkel and fins to help save lives across 10 per cent of the Earth’s surface.

The Australian Search and Rescue (SAR) Awards 2022-23 will be presented at an event in Hobart on 19 October.

The use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) on board ships contributes significantly to the safety of navigation.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.