Hours of Work and Rest – 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022AMSA conducted an Hours of Work and Rest Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022.  

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

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

This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

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

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Great North East Channel, eastbound and westbound.

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.

IMO guidelines about Australia's particularly sensitive sea areas—the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea.

On 28 July 1988, the livestock carrier Al Qurain struck a wharf heavily while berthing in Portland, Victoria and severely ruptured a side fuel tank. An estimated 184 tonnes of fuel oil escaped into Portland Harbour.

Commonwealth entities and Commonwealth companies are required to publish details of the scope and value of remuneration for executive staff and other highly paid employees.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.