This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.

This handbook is an information resource for those involved in the transport of dangerous goods intended to be shipped by sea.

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Papua New Guinea National Maritime Safety Authority.

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.

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

Carry the right safety equipment, including lifejackets, life rafts, and first aid kits.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.