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

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

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

There are two methods of obtaining a verified gross mass (VGM). The VGM is mandatory for cargoes to be loaded onto a vessel.

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.

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We cannot process or issue any certificate or endorsement if your application is incomplete.

Mandatory coastal pilotage is a protective measure used in environmentally fragile or areas potentially hazardous to navigation.

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

The MNL applies to most commercial vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of operating and maintaining marine aids to navigation systems.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

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