Find out which companies are registered as a private seafarer recruitment and placement service in Australia.

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working on global requirements for reporting lost or discharged fishing gear.

List of Certificate of safety training (full course) organisations

Australia's national search and rescue (SAR) engagement—how we collaborate with the SAR community.

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

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

Your vessel may be inspected to verify your compliance with cargo requirements. These requirements and regulations apply to safety-related aspects for marine carriage of cargo.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.

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.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.