Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

This handbook is an information resource for those involved in the transport of dangerous goods intended to be shipped by sea.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

What changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54) did we seek feedback on?

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

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

The 276th meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

There are 48 infringements listed in the national law that can apply to vessel owners, masters, crew, or passengers. You can avoid an infringement notice by making sure your vessel, crew, and operations comply with the national law.

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

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

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.