AMSA will close from 5 pm AEDT Wednesday 24 December 2025, re-opening on Friday 2 January 2026. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate every day (24/7). See which services are affected.

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  • Maintenance delivery on aids to navigation (AtoN)
    Australia’s aids to navigation (AtoN) network has stood for over a century, evolving and expanding with the economic development of this country and in response to advances in technological innovation, and growth in maritime trade and activity.
    Last updated: 10/31/2025
  • AMSA 426
    Certificate of competency application (form 426)

    Apply online with myAMSA

    You can now apply for near coastal certificates online using myAMSA, our new application portal.

    Last updated: 10/30/2025
  • Qualifications for international fishing vessels
    There are standards of competence you must achieve to be able to work on an international fishing vessel.
    Last updated: 10/30/2025
  • Discharge standards
    A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.
    Last updated: 08/15/2025
  • A navy blue and orange banner that says 'Marine incident investigation' with an icon of a report and magnifying glass
    Out now: Safety lessons learned from a marine incident investigation
    In our latest safety lesson, we examine key learnings from a marine incident investigation where a passenger jumped overboard while a tender vessel was berthing.
    Last updated:
  • AMSA 261
    Advance notification of waste delivery to port reception facilities (form 261)

    You can use this form to complete an advance notification of waste delivery to port reception facilities.

    Last updated: 11/10/2025
  • Compliance summary 2024-25
    In 2024–25, our compliance activities focused on high-risk areas identified through safety data and guided by the National Compliance Plan. This summary reports our progress and key outcomes in these priority areas.
    Last updated: 11/14/2025
  • Coastal pilot training
    We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.
    Last updated: 03/09/2025
  • Watchkeeper deck
    This certificate allows you to perform the duties or functions of Watchkeeper deck officer on ships of any gross tonnage in any operating area and Able seafarer – Deck duties or functions.
    Last updated: 11/17/2025
  • Big ship stacked with containers
    Now open - Have your say on lost container reporting rules
    We invite your feedback on proposed changes to several Marine Orders that will align Australia’s laws with new international requirements for reporting lost and observed freight containers at sea.
    Last updated: 11/17/2025
  • Freedom of Information disclosures
    The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.
    Last updated: 11/26/2025
  • 2024/04 - Transportation of plastic pellets in freight containers
    The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers, which were released on 19 April 2024.
    Last updated: 01/10/2025
  • 2025/05 - Revalidation of Australian STCW certificates
    Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
    Last updated: 11/21/2025
  • 2024/02 - Limitation of sulphur emissions from cruise vessels while at berth in Sydney Harbour
    The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels when at berth in the port of Sydney Harbour.
    Last updated: 01/10/2025
  • Contact us
    Find out how to get in touch with AMSA Connect, emergency services, our head and state offices and media team.
    Last updated: 11/17/2025
  • Search and rescue
    Our 24/7 high tech search and rescue capabilities allow us to respond quickly to people in distress across our region. We use advanced response and satellite technology, contracted equipment, an emergency towage vessel, and four jet aircraft to respond to calls for help.
    Last updated: 02/14/2018
  • A red fire hose
    Help shape fire safety standards for domestic commercial vessels
    Consultation is now open on proposed changes to the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part C4 – Fire safety.
    Last updated: 11/24/2025
  • Master less than 24 metres near coastal
    With this certificate you can command a commercial vessel less than 24 metres long.
    Last updated: 07/01/2024
  • Poor risk assessment of river entrance bar crossing results in near misses with surfers
    A 2C rescue vessel was preparing to depart a river entrance bar with 11 people onboard. The observed sea state was a wave height (breaking) of 1.4 to 1.8 metres. The entrance bar had a moderate to high level of congestion of jet skis and surfboard riders positioned within the aids to navigation departure leads. The vessel came within very close proximity to surfers on 3 occasions whilst negotiating the breaking sea conditions. The vessel then broached upon a wave resulting in the vessel heeling to port and becoming unable to be controlled due to the force of the wave.
    Last updated: 08/29/2023