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Published 01/08/2018

We’re here to help you navigate new systems and processes.

Transition to mandatory float-free EPIRBs

Published 26/07/2018

From 1 January 2021, float-free emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) will be mandatory on certain types of domestic commercial vessels.

No national system levy for three years

Published 02/07/2018

Deputy Prime Minister announces additional $10 million in funding.

National Martime System. One system to navigate. One set of rules. One point of contact. One set of fees.

We’re delivering national system services

Published 01/07/2018

You can now access domestic commercial vessel services from one place—AMSA.

New operational safety requirements

Published 27/06/2018

On 1 July 2018, the new Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) Marine Order 504 will commence.

New fees for domestic commercial vessels

Published 25/06/2018

New fees for domestic commercial vessel safety services are now available.

Locating containers lost from YM Efficiency

Published 22/06/2018

On 1 June 2018 the Liberian-flagged container ship YM Efficiency lost 81 containers in heavy weather about 30 kilometres southeast of Newcastle.

Survey regime changes—what you need to know

Published 15/06/2018

From 1 July 2018, all domestic commercial vessels that are required to have a certificate of survey will need to be surveyed in accordance with the survey frequency and requirements in the new marine order 503, and Part 2 of the Marine Surveyor Manual.

Certificate services are changing

Published 02/06/2018

From 1 July 2018 services are changing for owners, operators, and crew of domestic commercial vessels. You’ll get your certificates of survey and operation and crew qualification from us instead of your local marine safety agency.

e-Navigation Underway 2018 Asia-Pacific—an annual regional conference

Published 25/05/2018

Registration is now open for the ‘Realisation of e-Navigation in the Asia-Pacific region—Maritime Services’ conference, being held in the Republic of Korea 3 to 5 June 2018.

Community open day—Thursday Island

Published 15/05/2018

We are holding a community open day on Thursday Island from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday 19 May in ANZAC Park.

Appropriate crewing for your operation under Marine Order 504

Published 10/05/2018

An update on the outcome of the consultation for appropriate crewing for your operation under Marine Order 504.

Services are changing for owners, operators, and crew of domestic commercial vessels

Published 10/05/2018

From 1 July 2018, you will have one system to navigate.

Proposed changes to vessel survey regime arrangements

Published 03/05/2018

AMSA requested feedback on proposed changes to the domestic commercial vessel survey regime arrangements. Consultation closed 2 May 2018.

Have your say—vessels being used as short term marina accommodation

Published 01/05/2018

Consultation is now open on a proposed new general exemption (exemption 27) for vessels being used as short term accommodation while berthed at marinas.

Australian Search and Rescue Award 2018

Published 20/04/2018

Nominate for the 2018 Australian Search and Rescue (SAR) Award.

Seafarer in lifejacket handling mooring ropes on a vessel beside the dock.

WA Government passes National Law Application Bill

Published 14/11/2023

The Western Australian Government has passed a bill to apply the Marine Safety (Domestic...

AMSA Update May edition

Published 31/05/2019

Find out what’s been happening at AMSA this month.

Call for beacon collection and disposal opportunities

Published 23/05/2019

We are seeking businesses to contribute to a national service for distress beacon collection and...

Coastal volunteers making a world of difference

Published 23/05/2019

As the world’s biggest island nation, Australia is custodian of 60,000 kilometres of magnificent...

Volunteer rescuers making a world of difference

Published 23/05/2019

When AMSA receives a distress call we look to see what assets are best placed to respond quickly.

SMS Workshops—making your SMS work for you

Published 20/05/2019

For owners, operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels who want to improve and build on...

Stay alert for phone scams

Published 20/05/2019

If you receive an automated call pretending to be from AMSA—it is a scam. We do not use automated...

Nominate for the 2019 Australian Search and Rescue Awards

Published 16/05/2019

Andrew Self is no stranger to displaying courage and bravery by risking his own life to save others...

AMSA attends 20th APHoMSA and Korea Maritime Week 2019

Published 03/05/2019

The 20th session of the Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHoMSA) forum was held in...

Working boats issue 15 is now available

Published 30/04/2019

Safety, sustainability and environment.

AMSA update April edition

Published 30/04/2019

Have you read our latest newsletter?

Cape Naturaliste’s big reveal weeks away

Published 24/04/2019

Lighthouse restoration works includes full repaint

Search and rescue exercise in the Cathedral Range state park

Published 23/04/2019

Last week, we organised a search and rescue exercise involving the rescue of a hiker.

Boat shows and maritime industry events for 2019

Published 18/04/2019

We hope to see you in 2019

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Published 11/04/2019

Want to keep up to date with what is happening in the world of maritime safety? Connect with us on...

Bottom of the Port State control report 2018 cover. Collage of port photo and geometric designs.

Port State control Australia 2018 report

Published 02/04/2019

The 2018 PSC report demonstrates AMSA’s PSC regime is exerting a positive influence on the quality...

Changes to shipping registration legislation come into effect on 1 April 2019

Published 01/04/2019

Changes have been made to shipping registration laws and some of these changes may impact you.

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News and media releases

Connect with us

Transition to mandatory float-free EPIRBs

No national system levy for three years

We’re delivering national system services

New operational safety requirements

New fees for domestic commercial vessels

Locating containers lost from YM Efficiency

Survey regime changes—what you need to know

Certificate services are changing

e-Navigation Underway 2018 Asia-Pacific—an annual regional conference

Community open day—Thursday Island

Appropriate crewing for your operation under Marine Order 504

Services are changing for owners, operators, and crew of domestic commercial vessels

Proposed changes to vessel survey regime arrangements

Have your say—vessels being used as short term marina accommodation

Australian Search and Rescue Award 2018

WA Government passes National Law Application Bill

AMSA Update May edition

Call for beacon collection and disposal opportunities

Coastal volunteers making a world of difference

Volunteer rescuers making a world of difference

SMS Workshops—making your SMS work for you

Stay alert for phone scams

Nominate for the 2019 Australian Search and Rescue Awards

AMSA attends 20th APHoMSA and Korea Maritime Week 2019

Working boats issue 15 is now available

AMSA update April edition

Cape Naturaliste’s big reveal weeks away

Search and rescue exercise in the Cathedral Range state park

Boat shows and maritime industry events for 2019

Connect with us on social media

Port State control Australia 2018 report

Changes to shipping registration legislation come into effect on 1 April 2019

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