If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.  

AMSA and the Bureau of Meteorology provide vessels with maritime safety information (MSI) about hazards and foreseeable dangers to safe navigation through Australia's marine environment.

Disconnection of LPG system the source of explosion on a houseboat

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

How to get an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Certificate of safety training (CoST) (STCW Reg VI/1) if you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

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.

Scams are intended to trick you into giving out your personal information or paying money.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

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

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Defence

Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.