Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

Hours of Work and Rest – 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022AMSA conducted an Hours of Work and Rest Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022.  

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Victoria.

Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

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