This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

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The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

We have offices all around Australia. You can contact our state offices using the details below.

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

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

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

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

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.