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  • Working Boats issue 7
    Instilling safety on all levels.
    Last updated: 08/19/2020
  • Image of Anro Asia grounded off Bribie Island, Queensland
    Anro Asia, 29 October 1981
    On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Application of Maritime Labour Convention 2006
    We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.
    Last updated: 01/11/2024
  • Approved training courses
    We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.
    Last updated: 10/20/2023
  • Michael O'Brien
    Australia Bay Seafoods puts safety first with float-free EPIRBs
    Australia Bay Seafoods General Manager and career fisherman Michael O’Brien, talks to AMSA about how the tragic loss of life with the capsizing of FV Dianne and FV Cassandra prompted them to reinforce their approach to safety.
    Last updated: 09/18/2020
  • Australian legislative framework for VTS
    We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).
    Last updated: 10/26/2022
  • Air pollution
    Australia regulates emissions from all ships (including cargo ships, bulk carriers and other vessels) to protect the marine environment and human health from air pollution and to ensure international emission standards are met. You must comply with these requirements when operating in Australian waters.
    Last updated: 08/13/2019
  • Aviation
    Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.
    Last updated: 05/19/2022
  • Beacons registration
    Register your beacon before you take it out.
    Last updated: 12/10/2019
  • Candidate for the IMO Council—Category B
    Australia is standing for election to a key role on the Council of the International Maritime Organization.
    Last updated: 10/28/2020
  • Incidents and exercises
    We respond to marine pollution incidents and conduct regular training exercises for incident responders.
    Last updated: 08/30/2018
  • opportunities
    Career opportunities for graduates & students
    Launch your career with AMSA.
    Last updated: 11/13/2023
  • Cargo securing focused inspection campaign 1 August–31 October 2020
    This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.
    Last updated: 03/01/2021
  • Contact us
    Contact details for our head office, emergency services, media, or state offices.
    Last updated: 12/07/2018
  • Certificate of equivalence
    How to obtain a certificate of equivalence.
    Last updated: 10/27/2020
  • Certificate of recognition for Masters, Mates (Deck and officers) and Engineer officers
    How to get a Certificate of recognition for Masters, Mates (Deck and officers) and Engineer officers.
    Last updated: 01/25/2023
  • Certificates affected by STCW amendments
    Due to amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW), refresher training is required for some certificates.
    Last updated: 10/27/2020
  • Certificates of operation (CoO)
    If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.
    Last updated: 12/08/2023
  • Choose, install and maintain your float-free EPIRB
    What you need to know about owning a float-free EPIRB.
    Last updated: 12/17/2018
  • Sea service and task books
    Sea service is a requirement for most certificates of competency. You must complete a specified amount of service time on a vessel in support of your application. The time and skills needed for your sea service can be recorded in a task book, sea service form, letter from the vessel operator or a declaration. Use our publications order form to purchase task books, log books, and other record books.
    Last updated: 10/16/2018