Australian Maritime Safety Authority
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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:00
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AMSA Connect will be closed on Monday 27 April 2026, reopening on Tuesday 28 April 2026. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
myAMSA
Apply for your near coastal certificate online.
Report an incident
Notify us about a marine incident, report a marine safety concern, or make a pollution report.
Register a distress beacon and apply for an MMSI
Registering your distress beacon online can make all the difference in a life threatening situation.
National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV)
Read the rules and standards for domestic commercial vessel design, construction and equipment.
Marine order index and changes
Find all marine orders and learn about changes to Marine Order 504 and Marine Order 505.
Safety management systems
A safety management system (also known as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing systems.
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Last updated: 9 February 2024
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myAMSA NOW OPEN – Apply online for your near coastal ticket
Published
29/09/2025
myAMSA is here!
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Managing fatigue: A safety priority for domestic commercial vessels
Published
27/03/2026
Fatigue remains one of the most significant hazards in domestic commercial vessel (DCV) operation
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Safer vessels, safer waters: Inspections annual report 2025
Published
26/03/2026
As part of our commitment to safe, clean seas and compliant vessels, we undertake vessel…
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Out now: safety lesson from a marine incident investigation into a fishing trawler capsize
Published
23/03/2026
A master suffered a head injury, and pollution control measures were required after a fishing…
Read more
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Find out about search and rescue
We provide search and rescue to any person in distress in the Australian search and rescue region.
Find a form
Quickly find the form you need, including international seafarer form 419.
Find out about seafarer and crew qualifications
To work in the maritime industry, you need the right certificate. Find out how to get your ticket.
Access My Boat
Use My Boat to understand and comply with safety equipment requirements for your vessel.
Access certificates of survey
Apply for a new, or renew, vary, revoke or suspend a certificate of survey.
Access certificates of operation
Apply for a new, or renew, vary, revoke or suspend a certificate of operation.
Keep my vessel compliant
How to keep your vessel compliant with Australian laws and regulations.
Prevent or report marine pollution
How to make a pollution report to us and protect the marine environment from pollution.
Navigate safely
Aids and rules for navigating Australia's coastal waters, particularly in sensitive sea areas.
Search the maritime safety information database
Navigational warnings issued by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre including Australian warnings.
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Surveyor of domestic commercial vessels
You are an accredited marine surveyor or looking to become accredited.
Domestic commercial vessel owner or operator
You own or operate a vessel in Australian waters and must be compliant with Australian laws.
Commercial fisher
You own, operate or work on a fishing vessel in Australia.
Coastal pilot
You contribute to the safety of ships and large vessels in sensitive Australian waters.
Journalist or member of the media
You work in the media industry and need content for your news stories.
Registered training organisation
You offer training for domestic or international certificates, for working in the maritime industry.
Not you? See more…
Skip to main content
AMSA Connect will be closed on Monday 27 April 2026, reopening on Tuesday 28 April 2026. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
myAMSA
Apply for your near coastal certificate online.
Report an incident
Notify us about a marine incident, report a marine safety concern, or make a pollution report.
Register a distress beacon and apply for an MMSI
Registering your distress beacon online can make all the difference in a life threatening situation.
National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV)
Read the rules and standards for domestic commercial vessel design, construction and equipment.
Marine order index and changes
Find all marine orders and learn about changes to Marine Order 504 and Marine Order 505.
Safety management systems
A safety management system (also known as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing systems.
View more
Last updated: 9 February 2024
News
myAMSA NOW OPEN – Apply online for your near coastal ticket
Published
29/09/2025
myAMSA is here!
Read more
Managing fatigue: A safety priority for domestic commercial vessels
Published
27/03/2026
Fatigue remains one of the most significant hazards in domestic commercial vessel (DCV) operation
Read more
Safer vessels, safer waters: Inspections annual report 2025
Published
26/03/2026
As part of our commitment to safe, clean seas and compliant vessels, we undertake vessel…
Read more
Out now: safety lesson from a marine incident investigation into a fishing trawler capsize
Published
23/03/2026
A master suffered a head injury, and pollution control measures were required after a fishing…
Read more
View all of our news stories
I want to...
Find out about search and rescue
We provide search and rescue to any person in distress in the Australian search and rescue region.
Find a form
Quickly find the form you need, including international seafarer form 419.
Find out about seafarer and crew qualifications
To work in the maritime industry, you need the right certificate. Find out how to get your ticket.
Access My Boat
Use My Boat to understand and comply with safety equipment requirements for your vessel.
Access certificates of survey
Apply for a new, or renew, vary, revoke or suspend a certificate of survey.
Access certificates of operation
Apply for a new, or renew, vary, revoke or suspend a certificate of operation.
Keep my vessel compliant
How to keep your vessel compliant with Australian laws and regulations.
Prevent or report marine pollution
How to make a pollution report to us and protect the marine environment from pollution.
Navigate safely
Aids and rules for navigating Australia's coastal waters, particularly in sensitive sea areas.
Search the maritime safety information database
Navigational warnings issued by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre including Australian warnings.
Sign up for newsletters
Stay up to date by subscribing to one of our regular email updates.
I am a...
Surveyor of domestic commercial vessels
You are an accredited marine surveyor or looking to become accredited.
Domestic commercial vessel owner or operator
You own or operate a vessel in Australian waters and must be compliant with Australian laws.
Commercial fisher
You own, operate or work on a fishing vessel in Australia.
Coastal pilot
You contribute to the safety of ships and large vessels in sensitive Australian waters.
Journalist or member of the media
You work in the media industry and need content for your news stories.
Registered training organisation
You offer training for domestic or international certificates, for working in the maritime industry.
Not you? See more…