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- Ship salvage: inquiry into maritime salvage in Australian watersThis report documents the findings of a study into current towing and salvage capacity along the coastline.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Women in maritimeOur mission is to celebrate the achievements of women in maritime and drive awareness of the issues facing them in the hope of achieving gender equality in a historically male dominated industry.Last updated: 03/17/2022
- VTS areas in AustraliaWe authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.Last updated: 11/14/2023
- Ferry-in-chains endorsementApply for an endorsement that allows you to command and operate the engines of a vehicular ferry-in-chains attached to the shore by cable.Last updated: 06/30/2025
- Discharges in emergenciesMaritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.Last updated: 08/13/2020
- Digital transformation in maritimeLearn more about new technologies and systems that aim to make shipping safer and more efficient.Last updated:
HF radiotelephone monitoring in AustraliaFrom 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.Last updated: 12/17/2021- Ship registrationRegister or transfer ownership of a vessel. Search the international and general register for a ship.Last updated: 11/26/2019
- Waste reception facilities in Australian portsAustralia provides environmentally responsible port waste reception facilities for you to dispose your vessel-generated waste.Last updated: 05/16/2024
- Passenger behaviour results in overboard incidentA master acted quickly when a passenger deliberately jumped into the water while the vessel was berthing.Last updated: 11/14/2025
- Autonomous vessels in AustraliaThere is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.Last updated: 08/24/2022
- Commencing work in AustraliaSome guidance on how to start your job in Australia once you have submitted your application.Last updated: 10/27/2020
- Sea trials for vessels built in AustraliaInstructions where an Australian commercial vessel under construction is required to undertake sea trials prior to the issuance of statutory certification.Australian vessels intended to bLast updated: 10/30/2025
- Our role in search and rescueWe provide a search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia. This allows us to quickly deploy a SAR response for anyone in distress.Last updated: 07/25/2025
- Search and rescue arrangements in AustraliaThe Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.Last updated: 07/30/2020
- Sydney Harbour cruise ship emissionsCruise ships capable of accommodating more than 100 passengers in Sydney Harbour are required to limit emissions of sulphur oxides when berthing.Last updated: 03/06/2024
- National Plan year in review—2014–2015The 2014-15 year has been a busy one, with a focus on the development and implementation of supporting policies, guidelines and advisories, in support of the 2014 published National Plan. The 2015 annual National Plan exercise, Exercise Westwind, was a great success.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Marine order 53—Vessels in polar watersLast updated: 06/01/2026
- How flag State administration works in AustraliaAs a flag State, AMSA are responsible for making sure Australian ships comply with relevant legislation/s.Last updated: 04/14/2025
- MARPOL and its implementation in AustraliaThe International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.Last updated: 03/27/2025