We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

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

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

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

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

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

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to Marine Orders 15 and MO49 to introduce restrictions on the use of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid in firefighting foams.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.