Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Purpose To ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by the ship’s Master is executed within the planne

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

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

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.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

Vessels owned and operated by community groups or clubs may or may not be domestic commercial vessels.