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- How to develop a safety management system (SMS)Safety management systems involve people, vessels and procedures.Last updated: 11/01/2023
- Marine engine driver grade 1 near coastalLearn about the MED 1 certificate, including the vessels it lets you operate, how to qualify, apply, or renew.Last updated: 03/18/2026
- MasterWork as a Master, Chief mate or Watchkeeper deck on ships of any gross tonnage.Last updated: 07/10/2024
- Renew your domestic certificate of competency from overseasIf you hold a domestic certificate of competency and live overseas you can renew your certificate with us.Last updated: 12/28/2022
Beacon ownerIf you own a distress beacon, it must be registered. Registering your beacon is free and in some cases it is mandatory by law.Last updated: 07/29/2025
International crewFind out about seafarer certificates that apply to you if you work on an international vessel.Last updated: 11/27/2024
International operatorIf you're an international operator expecting to visit an Australian port, or operating in Australian waters, you can find out what to expect from port State control in Australia.Last updated: 10/26/2020
Journalist or member of the mediaAccess content you need for your news stories. For all media enquiries call +61 1300 624 633 during regular Australian business hours, or email media@amsa.gov.au. We will respond outside of business hours during search and rescue operations and emergencies.Last updated: 05/17/2021- AMSA Board CharterThis Charter sets out the roles, responsibilities of the Board of the Australian Maritime Safety AuthorityLast updated: 07/14/2025
- AMSA54 COMSAR flowchart for HF DSC Distress AlertsFlowchart shows actions by ships if they receive an HF DSC distress alert.Last updated: 07/14/2020
- Annual Regulatory Plan 2016–17Our regulatory plan provides details of planned changes to our regulatory instruments such as Marine orders and the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, to make it easier for business and the community to take part in the development of those instruments.Last updated: 07/13/2022
- Annual Report 2015-16In 2015-16 we continued to progress many initiatives across our areas of operation: vessel and seafarer safety, search and rescue, marine environment protection, and navigation safety.Last updated: 09/07/2020
- Annual Report 2016-17Over 2016–17 AMSA continued to prepare to take on full service delivery of the national system for domestic commercial vessels. A November 2016 decision from Australian governments to defer commencement of full service delivery until 1 July 2018 provided an opportunity to enhance our original approach.Last updated: 09/07/2020
- How supervisors use task booksIf you are a supervisor or qualified person working in the Australian maritime industry, you will need to observe and sign off a seafarer using a task book.Last updated: 10/28/2020
- Migration skills assessment for marinersIf 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.Last updated: 05/07/2025
- Incomplete application policy for domestic commercial vessel applicationsIf you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.Last updated: 01/30/2023
- Initial certificate of survey applicationsThis page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.Last updated: 04/14/2021
- Instructions to surveyorsInstructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.Last updated: 11/25/2024
- Invoicing AMSAAMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.Last updated: 02/22/2022
- Kirki, 21 July 1991On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.Last updated: 11/09/2020