Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Papua New Guinea National Maritime Safety Authority.

We are committed to nurturing your development and helping you reach your goals.

A guide to our privacy policy.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

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.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

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

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024