Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

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

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.

Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.

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

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

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

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).

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