The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

You need to keep your certificate of recognition current to keep working as an international seafarer in Australia. Make sure you renew your overseas (primary) STCW certificate before applying to revalidate your CoR.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

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.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

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

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx