Standards for maintaining buoyancy after flooding, grounding, or collision.

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

Resources and advice on how to prepare for your oral exam.

A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.