Our role in working with the offshore industry.

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

Our structure gives you an idea of which area can help you when you get in touch.

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

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.

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.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.

The establishment of Australia's search and rescue (SAR) response system.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

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

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

Find out how we use, assess and govern AI responsibly. This statement aligns with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

The 274th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, in Fremantle, Western Australia.

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Learn the differences between general and direct supervision