We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

We provide a search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia. This allows us to quickly deploy a SAR response for anyone in distress.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

If you are a supervisor or qualified person working in the Australian maritime industry, you will need to observe and sign off a seafarer using a task book.

Learn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

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.

A guide to our privacy policy.

Passenger sustains injury from poorly rigged gangway.

Our AMSA Connect team are ready to assist you over the phone, by email, or at one of our regional offices.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.