Learn your options for fulfilling the mandatory requirement to hold a first aid certificate or equivalent when applying for a domestic certificate of competency.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

Find out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

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

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

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

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

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

Find out which marine radio certificate you need and how to get one.

How to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

The 278th meeting of the Board was held virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.