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

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

Advice to vessel owners and masters for the focused inspection campaign on passenger vessel safety requirements.

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

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

You need to keep your certificate of recognition current to keep working as an international seafarer in Australia. Make sure you renew your overseas (primary) STCW certificate before applying to revalidate your CoR.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

To support wage compliance on foreign-flagged vessels operating in Australian waters, we have an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO).

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.