The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

There are standards of competence you must achieve to be able to work on an international fishing vessel.

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

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

The Sylvan Arrow was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture into the sea west of Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria on 18 December 1999.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Resources and advice on how to prepare for your oral exam.

At 8.55 am on 10 September 1979, the tanker World Encouragement was conducting berthing operations at an Australian Oil Refinery (AOR) mooring at Kurnell in Botany Bay, New South Wales, when oil began rising to the water surface from beneath the ship.

AMSA has a fair, and non-discriminatory procurement complaints handling process.

You need to keep your certificate of recognition current to keep working as an international seafarer in Australia. Make sure you renew your overseas (primary) STCW certificate before applying to revalidate your CoR.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.