If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

Advice to vessel owners and masters for the Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on passenger (class 1) vessel tenders in Western Australia and Northern Territory.

Instructions for registered training organisations (RTOs).

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

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

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Find out which companies are registered as a private seafarer recruitment and placement service in Australia.

If you have an offer of employment on a ship registered on the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), you may need a certificate of equivalence (CoE). A CoE allows you to work on an AISR-registered ship using your overseas STCW certificate, without an AMSA-issued certificate of competency or certificate of recognition.

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. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

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. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.