AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our safety of navigation focused inspection campaign.

If 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.

This agreement sets out the plan for how Australia will respond to marine pollution spills in Australian waters.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

Monitoring an oil spill is necessary to address concerns raised about its effects and the impact of the associated cleanup response.

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. 

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AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our livestock ships focused inspection campaign.

New body worn cameras for AMSA frontline staff increases safety and transparency.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

Trajectory models can help predict spill behaviour in the marine environment. If you are from one of our National Plan partner agencies, you can request a spill trajectory model when an oil or chemical spill occurs.

We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

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