Australia implements a range of standards and regulations to protect the marine environment from pollution.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

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

AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

On 16 March 2022, a class 2B landing barge collided with a starboard channel marker. The investigation identified that the previous swing engineer did not inform the incoming engineer that the port main engine cooling water suction valve was shut. After getting underway, the engine began to overheat. This distracted the master from monitoring the vessel’s intended track. The vessel’s safety management system did not have an appropriate engineering handover procedure.

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

Find out how to make an MLC complaint and how AMSA responds to MLC complaints.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

Learn how to control the risk of fatigue to your crew and your operation.

Oil spill control agents (OSCA) may assist in oil spill clean up in Australian waters.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.

On 6 November 2021, while enroute, a passenger charter (Class 1E) vessel’s inadequately secured swim platform gate opened when a passenger and toddler leant against it causing the two passengers to fall into the water. The investigation identified that there was no locking bolt on the gate, no risk assessments and no passenger verification procedures in place.