This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

As a flag State, AMSA are responsible for making sure Australian ships comply with relevant legislation/s.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

View the list of vessels declared not to be regulated Australian vessels (RAVs) under section 19 of the Navigation Act 2012

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

Find forms you might need to make sure you hold the right qualifications.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Papua New Guinea National Maritime Safety Authority.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

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.