Our organisation has observed that a number of Administrations are issuing dispensations to ships where a defect has occurred to a critical piece of equipment. There are differing circumstances where we will and will not accept the dispensation.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

You must be a specific distance from the nearest land before a discharge at sea can be made.

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.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

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.

How to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.

On 3 December 1987 the Nella Dan ran aground in strong winds in Buckle Bay, Macquarie Island.

If you are no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian exclusive economic zone, you can switch to being a domestic commercial vessel by surrendering your regulated Australian vessel (RAV) Certificate of survey , Maritime Labour Certificate, and load line certificate. You can then apply for domestic commercial vessel certification.

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

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.

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

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.