Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

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

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

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.

If you hold a valid STCW certificate issued by another country and want to work on an Australian-flagged vessel, you need a certificate of recognition (CoR). In some countries this is called a recognition endorsement.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

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.

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

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

A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

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.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue risk management' held 19 February 2025.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.