Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, crew training, incident reporting and more during our focussed inspections campaign on towage operations.

Follow these steps if you wish to operate your vessel commercially outside of the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ).

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

Commonwealth, state and territory agencies responsible for responding to marine pollution incidents under the National Plan.

Join our team and be part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared purpose.

How to work out if your current qualifications can be used to support your application for a domestic certificate of competency.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at Hay Point, Queensland, for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier.

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

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

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

Hours of Work and Rest – 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022AMSA conducted an Hours of Work and Rest Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022.  

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.