Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

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

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferries.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.

Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

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To confirm an engine with a power output of greater than 130 kilowatts (kW) is compliant with nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission standards, it must be accompanied by an Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate and supporting Technical File.