Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

AMSA occasionally seeks help and support from private companies to deliver its Search and Rescue (SAR) services.

Download and print guidance for international certificates.

This document has been superseded by the 2018 Statement of regulatory approach.

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

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.

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

There are limits on the sulphur content of fuel oil used and carried by a ship. Since 1 January 2020, ships have been required to use fuel oil containing a maximum of 0.50 per cent m/m sulphur. Since 1 March 2020, ships have been prohibited from carrying fuel oil with a sulphur content of more than 0.50 per cent m/m unless the fuel is being carried as cargo.

Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.