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- Survey Matters—August 2020In this edition we explain the criteria for issuing temporary permits under exemption 7, we give details of the reports that are needed when a regulated Australian vessel becomes a domestic commercial vessel, we give you a handy tour of the AMSA organisation, and more.Last updated: 11/14/2023
- Cospas–Sarsat search and rescue satellite systemThe search and rescue (SAR) satellite system we use in the Australian SAR region.Last updated: 07/15/2020
- 2016/18 — Danger with the use of weighted heaving linesOutlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersonsLast updated: 01/10/2025
- AviationBe prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.Last updated: 05/19/2022
- Recommendations from the investigation into the loss of the passenger vessel ConceptionDCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.Last updated: 01/11/2021
- Survey Matters—March 2021In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.Last updated: 11/14/2023
- LandBe prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.Last updated: 07/15/2020
- Domestic commercial vessel annual incident report, January–December 2019This report presents an analysis of reported marine incidents during 2019 and a trend analysis of operation-related fatalities for 2015-2019.Last updated: 11/03/2022
- About maritime mobile service identity informationWhy you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.Last updated: 09/02/2024
- 2015/07 — Piracy and armed robbery against shipsPreventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.Last updated: 01/10/2025
- Search and rescue response, capability and technologyThe technologies which support our search and rescue (SAR) response.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Things to know before you goBe prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Investigation of domestic commercial vessel marine incidentsWe collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.Last updated: 01/04/2021
- Australia's differential global positioning systemAMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.Last updated: 05/09/2023
- What is a marine incident?Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.Last updated: 10/14/2019
- Notify AMSA (form 18)Notify AMSA as soon as possible after becoming aware of an incidentLast updated: 02/01/2024
Hazardous gases: carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide and carbon dioxideToxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.Last updated: 10/16/2025- Dory vessels: when to use a beaconDistress beacons help save lives every day, but there’s a quicker way for dories to call for help.Last updated: 09/03/2020
- 5/2016—Ensuring adequate waste reception facilitiesThe provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.Last updated: 04/21/2023
- Search and rescue incidents 2013–14Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.Last updated: 10/26/2020