Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Victoria.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue risk management' held 19 February 2025.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

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

This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) in the Australia and New Zealand region.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.