This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

A training organisation must apply to be accredited to provide approved VTS training.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

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

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

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.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

Find safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

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

The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is a mandatory measure that promotes the use of energy efficient (less polluting) equipment and engines on new build ships.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).