We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Defence

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.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

Access AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.

A guide to help domestic commercial marine adventure tourism operators develop their safety management systems (SMS)

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.

Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Annex VI) allows ships to use exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) to comply with the 0.50 per cent m/m sulphur fuel oil limit that commenced on 1 January 2020

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

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

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Part A updates the Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code (LY3 Code) and applies to yachts and training vessels, carrying not more than 12 passengers, and details the conventions these vessels must comply with in Australia.

If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.