Get your Master or deck certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

Designing, selecting, and testing anchoring systems.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

Compasses, nautical charts, chart systems, and publications.

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

Standards for class 1 and class 2 fast craft that are at least 35m in equivalent length.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.

Search for a registered ship on the Australian General and International Shipping Registers.

Our regulatory plan is produced annually and contains planned changes to our regulatory instruments.

A lone cray fisher was heading for shelter during poor weather. He had been working for 17 hours without rest. While nearing the planned anchor point, the master fell asleep at the helm and the vessel continued on, running aground on the rocky shoreline.