If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

We use marine orders to explain and implement the legislative requirements for the maritime industry. Find out about the conventions and standards that marine orders explain.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

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.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.

This applies to approved Registered training organiations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

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.

Read the latest news from AMSA.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

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

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Inner route north as well as alternative routes.