Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

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.

Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

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

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

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

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

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

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.

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.