The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

Advice to vessel owners and masters for the Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on passenger (class 1) vessel tenders in Western Australia and Northern Territory.

Instructions for registered training organisations (RTOs).

Find out which companies are registered as a private seafarer recruitment and placement service in Australia.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Western Australia.

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

The search and rescue (SAR) satellite system we use in the Australian SAR region.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

January - March 2026There were 336 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in Quarter 1 of 2026. Of these, 45 were serious and 1 very serious.