A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) is now available in the Australia and New Zealand region.

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

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

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Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

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.

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

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

The National Maritime Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulators Forum is a collaborative platform for discussing maritime workplace health and safety. Its main aim is to improve safety for domestic commercial vessels.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

Mohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on promoting e-learning study for seafarers in Fiji in the not-too-distant future.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.