These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

We provide a search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia. This allows us to quickly deploy a SAR response for anyone in distress.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

Learn your options for fulfilling the mandatory requirement to hold a first aid certificate or equivalent when applying for a domestic certificate of competency.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.

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.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

Australia's national search and rescue (SAR) engagement—how we collaborate with the SAR community.

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

An index to guide you through the supporting documents for the National Plan.

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.