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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 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.

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

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.

AMSA and the Bureau of Meteorology provide vessels with maritime safety information (MSI) about hazards and foreseeable dangers to safe navigation through Australia's marine environment.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue risk management' held 19 February 2025.

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.

Getting hooked-up is one of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler. Be prepared. Knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

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

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

We provide a search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia. This allows us to quickly deploy a SAR response for anyone in distress.

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.