Contains three charts of uniform waypoints for the Great Barrier Reef—Hydrographers passage.

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

How to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.

We manage a network of about 480 marine aids to navigation (AtoN) located at about 360 sites around Australia’s coastline.

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

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

Jobs with purpose - learn more about exciting careers at AMSA.

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the importance of the safe operation and maintenance of hatch covers and related equipment on board vessels.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 25 (Equipment – lifesaving) 2014 (MO25). MO25 sets out requirements for carrying and testing life-saving equipment and recovering people from water.