Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

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

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Papua New Guinea National Maritime Safety Authority.

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

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.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.

We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.