Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

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.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. 

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

Tonnages for each Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel, current, decommissioned, and under construction.

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

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

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

Consultation on electrical safety on vessels closed on 28 February 2019.

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How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.