Disconnection of LPG system the source of explosion on a houseboat

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.

What changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54) did we seek feedback on?

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

Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

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

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.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

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

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

For seafarers who want to work as a qualified rating in both the deck and engine departments on vessels operating under the STCW Convention.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.