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.

AMSA Board Charter

This Charter sets out the roles, responsibilities of the Board of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority
22 January 2021

In carrying out its responsibilities and exercising its powers, the Board at all times recognises its overriding responsibility to act honesty, fairly, diligently and in accordance with the law.

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Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Last updated: 14 July 2025