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United Nations World Oceans Day 2024 is Saturday 8 JuneWe are celebrating World Oceans Day 2024: Catalyzing action for our ocean and climate.Last updated:- Our registered training organisation (RTO): code 88033We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.Last updated: 07/07/2025
- Air pollutionAustralia regulates emissions from all ships (including cargo ships, bulk carriers and other vessels) to protect the marine environment and human health from air pollution and to ensure international emission standards are met. You must comply with these requirements when operating in Australian waters.Last updated: 08/13/2019
- Discharge standardsA summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.Last updated: 08/15/2025
- Information Publication SchemeAs a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.Last updated: 09/01/2025
- Search and rescue incidents 2015–16Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.Last updated: 10/26/2020
- Consultation report: Marine Surveyors Accreditation Guidance Manual– Part 2 - Survey of vessels – Edition 3Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to the Marine Surveyors Accreditation Guidance Manual– Part 2 - Survey of vessels – Edition 3 (SAGM 2).Last updated:
- Energy efficiency design measureThe Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is a mandatory measure that promotes the use of energy efficient (less polluting) equipment and engines on new build ships.Last updated: 07/17/2025
- Marine Order 97 (marine pollution prevention – air pollution) ReissueConsultation Report – October 2022Last updated: 12/06/2022
- Search and rescue incidents 2019-20Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020Last updated: 05/21/2021
- Queensland coastal passage plan 2019The Queensland coastal passage plan (QCPP) seeks to improve pre-pilotage communications between coastal pilotage providers, the vessels they service and the pilots embarked within these vessels.Last updated: 08/06/2020
- Board meeting communique of matters – 20 November 2025The 276th meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in Canberra, ACT.Last updated: 01/02/2025
- Global low sulphur fuel requirementsHow to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.Last updated: 08/01/2025
- Changes to passenger safety regulations—your questions answeredWe have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.Last updated: 08/14/2023
- Consultation feedback report: MO25 (Equipment – life-saving)Read about the results of the consultation on amendments to Marine Order 25, which updates requirements for the carriage and testing of life-saving equipment.Last updated: 05/14/2026
Our peopleWe are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.Last updated: 05/08/2025
Careers at AMSAJobs with purpose - learn more about exciting careers at AMSA.Last updated: 05/14/2024
Statement of regulatory approachDiscover how AMSA supports safe and sustainable maritime operations through fair, risk-based regulation. This statement explains our approach to safety, compliance, engagement and international obligations.Last updated: 10/20/2025- Search and rescue incidents 2013–14Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.Last updated: 10/26/2020
- Board meeting communique of matters – 24 September 2025The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.Last updated: 10/02/2025