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

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.

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

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

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

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

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

We are committed to nurturing your development and helping you reach your goals.

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

Payment options for marine levies, fees, or charges.