On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020

Find out how we use, assess and govern AI responsibly. This statement aligns with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

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

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

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

How to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

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