On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

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

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

If you own a vessel in Australia and use it for any commercial, government or research activity, you will need to meet these requirements.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

In this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.