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

Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

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.

We value your feedback. You can give a compliment, make a complaint or offer a suggestion to help us improve our services.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

AMSA occasionally seeks help and support from private companies to deliver its Search and Rescue (SAR) services.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 53 (Vessels in polar waters) 2016 (MO53). The changes will ensure the marine order aligns with the new requirements following amendments to SOLAS and the Polar Code.

Search for a registered ship on the Australian General and International Shipping Registers.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

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

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).