Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

We have diverse teams operating all around Australia.

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

AMSA occasionally seeks help and support from private companies to deliver its Search and Rescue (SAR) services.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

We are motivated by our mission and vision.

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

Since 2006, we have provided an emergency towing vessel in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef to protect the marine environment.

This service charter sets out the standard of service you can expect to receive from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Passenger sustains injury from poorly rigged gangway.

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

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.

Australia implements a range of standards and regulations to protect the marine environment from pollution.

On 3 December 1987 the Nella Dan ran aground in strong winds in Buckle Bay, Macquarie Island.

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

The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

Radiotelephones, signalling lights, EPIRBs, and satellite communications equipment.