Standards for appliances using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems as a fuel source.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Australian Antarctic Division.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.

Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

Find out about vessel categories, calculating vessel size, and read the dictionary of definitions.

Launch your career with AMSA.

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.

This agreement sets out the plan for how Australia will respond to marine pollution spills in Australian waters.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations (Class 1B) are required to carry a Scale D medical cabinet and a Scale F first aid kit on board.