Our latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

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.

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

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

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.

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.

Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

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

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

Hours of Work and Rest – 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022AMSA conducted an Hours of Work and Rest Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022.  

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

We maintain a database which assists us to calculate the risk factor of a vessel. This lets us target elevated risk vessels for inspection. 

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx