Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

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

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

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.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

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

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

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

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

We are a Commonwealth statutory authority which provides services to the Australian maritime industry. Sometimes we need to seek the help and support of private companies to deliver our services.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.