Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

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

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations (Class 1B) are required to carry a Scale D medical cabinet and a Scale F first aid kit on board.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations Class 1C (with berthed passengers), 2B and 3B, are required to carry a Scale E medical cabinet and a Scale F First aid kit on board.

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

The benefits and eligibility requirements of registration on the Australian international shipping register (AISR).

Find out about the automatic identification system (AIS).

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

Take this short online tutorial to learn more about the automatic identification system (AIS).

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, crew training, incident reporting and more during our focussed inspections campaign on towage operations.

We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in the Northern Territory.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.