The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

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.

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.

We have offices all around Australia. You can contact our state offices using the details below.

If you undertake towing operations with your vessel, there are unique risks that you must consider within your risk assessment as part of the safety management system.

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

The PSL applies to vessels that have carried 10 tonnes or more of oil while operating in Australia, any time during a quarter. It helps fund the response to marine pollution incidents.

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

The 272nd meeting of the Board was held on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 in Melbourne, VIC.