We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

If you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

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A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.