Watch the video of Mark Jacobs who has hung up his snorkel and fins to help save lives across 10 per cent of the Earth’s surface.

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

On 22 March 2023, AMSA launched new artwork on the Cairns-based Challenger aircraft, designed by Torres Strait artist Michael Nona.

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

A Class 1 passenger vessel’s port engine caught fire whilst northeast of Fraser Island with 82 passengers and crew onboard. The investigation found that regular planned engine maintenance, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, was not in place at the time of the incident. The crew’s response to the incident was immediate and effective. The transfer of the 77 passengers to a nearby vessel, which attended the distress call within 10 minutes, was undertaken quickly and effectively by the master and crew.

Australia provides environmentally responsible port waste reception facilities for you to dispose your vessel-generated waste.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

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

Explore key trends and safety insights from reported incidents in our annual reports.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.

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

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

Follow these steps if you want to take a DCV overseas for dry docking, sale or delivery.

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