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.

Australia's national search and rescue (SAR) engagement—how we collaborate with the SAR community.

If you have an offer of employment on a ship registered on the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), you may need a certificate of equivalence (CoE). A CoE allows you to work on an AISR-registered ship using your overseas STCW certificate, without an AMSA-issued certificate of competency or certificate of recognition.

Join the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

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.

If you have lost your certificate of competency, or it has been damaged or stolen you can apply to get it replaced.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

We consulted you about safety of navigation and radio equipment.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

The National Maritime Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulators Forum is a collaborative platform for discussing maritime workplace health and safety. Its main aim is to improve safety for domestic commercial vessels.

There are laws against ship sourced pollution and those responsible may be prosecuted under state or territory legislation.

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

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.