Navigation systems There are a range of systems to assist you in navigating around the Australian coastline. These systems reduce the risk of collisions at sea, and track and report on movement of vessels nearby. Show all / Hide all Select a category Aids to navigationWe look after hundreds of visual and electronic aids to navigation (AtoNs) around the Australian coastline. Maintenance delivery on aids to navigation (AtoN) Australia’s aids to navigation (AtoN) network has stood for over a century, evolving and expanding... Read more Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) is now available in the Australia and New Zealand... Read more Australia's differential global positioning system AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020. Read more Navigation services Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation. Read more Under keel clearance management Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running... Read more Visual and electronic navigation tools We manage a network of about 480 marine aids to navigation (AtoN) located at about 360 sites around... Read more Navigation services in Australian waters—outlook to 2030 This document outlines the emerging trends and drivers in navigation technology and communications... Read more LighthousesLighthouses are an important part of the network of aids to navigation around our coastline with many being heritage listed. Lighthouses Lighthouses are part of the network of aids to navigation in Australia. Use our interactive map to... Read more AMSA Heritage Strategy–2022–2025 This Heritage Strategy is intended to guide AMSA in the management of the sites of cultural and... Read more Cape Byron Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan Cape Byron Lighthouse has a heritage management plan to protect and manage this historic property. Read more Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land. Read more Cape Sorell Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land. Read more Cape Wickham Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land. Read more Dent Island lightstation heritage management plan 2013 The Dent Island lightstation has a heritage management plan to protect and manage this historic... Read more Eddystone Point Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan This heritage management plan looks after the lighthouse and the surrounding precinct and land. Read more Gabo Island Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land. Read more Goose Island Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land. Read more Mersey Bluff Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land. Read more Montague Island Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan 2020 Our network includes the 1881 Montague Island Lighthouse in New South Wales. Read more Smoky Cape Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land. Read more Swan Island Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land. Read more Table Cape Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land. Read more Tasman Island Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land. Read more Systems for maritime safety and distressOur systems for maritime safety and distress provides advance warning about possible dangers in maritime areas, including changes in weather, and connects you with satellite and radio systems to call for help. Maritime safety information AMSA and the Bureau of Meteorology provide vessels with maritime safety information (MSI) about... Read more Maritime safety information database Navigational maritime safety information (MSI) for NAVAREA X and Australian coastal areas is issued... Read more Global maritime distress and safety system The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels... Read more Global maritime distress and safety system handbook 2018 The 2018 edition of the Australian Global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) handbook. Read more Electronic visual distress signals Electronic visual distress signals are not a substitute for conventional pyrotechnic flares. Read more Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio logbook The GMDSS radio log book is available to download free of charge. Read more Electronic chart navigationYou can carry the electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to meet the chart carriage requirement of the International Convention of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). Electronic chart display and information system The use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) on board ships contributes... Read more Electronic Navigational Charts The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC... Read more ECDIS back-up arrangements IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure. Read more ECDIS familiarisation ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific... Read more Ship tracking and reporting systemsWe manage networks of tracking and reporting systems which keep ships on course and contribute to the safety of life at sea. Modernised Australian Ship Tracking and Reporting System The Modernised Australian Ship Tracking and Reporting System (MASTREP) is a ship reporting system... Read more Long range identification and tracking Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off... Read more Automatic identification systemThe automatic identification system (AIS) is a navigation system which reduces the risk of collisions at sea. Automatic identification system training Take this short online tutorial to learn more about the automatic identification system (AIS). Read more About the automatic identification system Find out about the automatic identification system (AIS). Read more How the automatic identification system works The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where... Read more Types of automatic identification systems There are different types of automatic identification systems (AIS) used in Australia. Read more Requirements for carrying an automatic identification system Requirements for carrying an automatic identification system (AIS) are specified in marine orders. Read more Get an automatic identification system Get the right automatic identification system (AIS) for your vessel. Read more LED lighting found to interfere with VHF-FM radio and AIS reception There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF... Read more Installing an automatic identification system Installing and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS). Read more Guidelines and policy for automatic identification system Read the policy and guidelines relating to the automatic identification system (AIS) in Australia. Read more Non-shipborne automatic identification systems State and federal policy on the use of non-shipborne automatic identification system (AIS) units. Read more Automatic identification systems on offshore structures We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore... Read more Licensing non-shipborne automatic identification systems Our policy and procedures for the operation and licensing of non-shipborne automatic identification... Read more