A gala dinner will be held in Newcastle, NSW on 1 September 2023 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Mission to Seafarers’ presence in Newcastle.

This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land.

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations Class 1C (with berthed passengers), 2B and 3B, are required to carry a Scale E medical cabinet and a Scale F First aid kit on board.

All regulated Australian vessels must have a minimum safe crewing determination (MSCD). Find out how to prepare your crewing arrangement, check qualifications, and submit your application or renewal.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

We have diverse teams operating all around Australia.

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

Course and study subjects for deck and engineer certificates of recognition.

Payment options for marine levies, fees, or charges.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

There are few exceptions to the prohibition of garbage discharge under MARPOL. Breaches can result in significant penalties.

Use this appropriate crewing evaluation template to record your crewing assessment and appropriate crewing outcomes in your vessel’s safety management system.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.