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- Candidate for the IMO Council—Category BAustralia is standing for election to a key role on the Council of the International Maritime Organization.Last updated: 10/28/2020
- Incidents and exercisesWe respond to marine pollution incidents and conduct regular training exercises for incident responders.Last updated: 08/30/2018
- Cargo securing focused inspection campaign 1 August–31 October 2020This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.Last updated: 03/01/2021
- Certificate of equivalenceHow to obtain a certificate of equivalence.Last updated: 10/27/2020
- Certificates affected by STCW amendmentsDue to amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW), refresher training is required for some certificates.Last updated: 10/27/2020
- Choose, install and maintain your float-free EPIRBWhat you need to know about owning a float-free EPIRB.Last updated: 12/17/2018
- Sea service and task booksSea service is a requirement for most certificates of competency. You must complete a specified amount of service time on a vessel in support of your application. The time and skills needed for your sea service can be recorded in a task book, sea service form, letter from the vessel operator or a declaration. Use our publications order form to purchase task books, log books, and other record books.Last updated: 10/16/2018
- Code of conductOur employees are expected to abide by the AMSA Code of conduct.Last updated: 10/15/2021
- Compare New Zealand and Australian STCW certificatesFind out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.Last updated: 10/27/2020
- Complaints resolution: Maritime Labour ConventionYou can make a complaint about the living and working conditions on an Australian vessel or a foreign flagged vessel in Australian waters either in person, to our inspectors, or online.Last updated: 08/03/2023
- Compliance and enforcement policy 2012This policy has been superseded by the 2018 Compliance and enforcement policy.Last updated: 03/15/2021
- National Plan trainingUnder the National Plan, training is available for responders. These training courses make sure Commonwealth, state and territory responders are familiar with the national arrangements under which they work together in a maritime emergency.Last updated: 10/16/2018
- Consultation—Draft amendment to Marine Order 11—living and working conditions on vesselsWe are seeking your feedback on implementing proposed amendments to Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions).Last updated: 03/15/2021
- Container weight verificationAccurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.Last updated: 10/09/2023
Dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes handbookThis handbook is an information resource for those involved in the transport of dangerous goods intended to be shipped by sea.Last updated: 07/27/2022- Discharge standardsA summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.Last updated: 04/02/2024
- Dispersant responseChemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.Last updated: 02/17/2022
- Domestic commercial vessel inspectionsWe inspect domestic commercial vessels to ensure crew, vessel, and operational safety.Last updated: 10/13/2023
- ECDIS familiarisationECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.Last updated: 11/26/2021
- Navigating coastal watersThere are aids and rules for navigating Australian coastal waters, particularly in sensitive sea areas. Coastal pilots and vessel traffic services aid in preventing incidents and restrictions apply to operating commercial fishing and offshore exploration and production activities.Last updated: 11/17/2017