We consulted you about safety of navigation and radio equipment.

This marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.

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.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

Consultation on electrical safety on vessels closed on 28 February 2019.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

We want to know what you think about safety and emergency arrangements.

Planned Maintenance – 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022AMSA conducted a Planned Maintenance Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022.

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.

We want your feedback on proposed changes to Australian near coastal seafarer certificates.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

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

A guide to help domestic commercial marine adventure tourism operators develop their safety management systems (SMS)

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

We consulted you about vessel reporting systems.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

Consultation on Marine Order 58 closed on 8 March 2020. We are reviewing your feedback and preparing the consultation report.

You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

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