We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Anyone can report a marine safety concern to us.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

A fire occurred on a passenger vessel in a busy harbour. The master and crew took immediate action and followed emergency procedures to disembark and transfer 73 passengers safely to another ferry. The vessel’s structural and fixed firefighting systems worked effectively to contain and extinguish the fire.

Check if AMSA recognises your country or overseas STCW certificate, and what this means for your application in Australia.

The 271st meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

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.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) was reviewed in 2023-2024. The review made 11 recommendations.

Find safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

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

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

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