On 3 December 1987 the Nella Dan ran aground in strong winds in Buckle Bay, Macquarie Island.

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

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.

Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

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

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

We consulted you about vessel reporting systems.

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

Check if AMSA recognises your country or overseas STCW certificate, and what this means for your application in Australia.

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.