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

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is the Commonwealth statutory body with responsibility for establishing and maintaining marine aids to navigation (AtoN) pursuant to section 190 of the Navigation Act 2012 (Cth).

Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.33 – December 2024

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

This marine notice advises of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I – machinery space operations (all ships), prepared and issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Latest standards for wheelhouse visibility, emergency escapes, crew and passenger accommodation, and personal safety on domestic commercial vessels. Includes updated requirements for evacuation, signage and preventing falls overboard.

A charter vessel transiting between research sites at night collided with a stationary vessel. The stationary vessel’s master claimed to have an anchor light on, but the crew of the charter vessel stated they did not see any navigation lights. The master of the stationary vessel was preparing food on the vessel at the time and may have obstructed the anchor light view from the charter vessel’s crew. The master of the charter vessel was found to have been operating at high speed given the conditions (night operations). This also rendered the lookout ineffective.

We are inviting your feedback on proposed updates to the Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual Part 2.

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to the Marine Surveyors Accreditation Guidance Manual– Part 2 - Survey of vessels – Edition 3 (SAGM 2).

The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Part A updates the Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code (LY3 Code) and applies to yachts and training vessels, carrying not more than 12 passengers, and details the conventions these vessels must comply with in Australia.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

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

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Western Australia.

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

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.