Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

The search and rescue (SAR) satellite system we use in the Australian SAR region.

An online learning program providing an awareness of how AMSA combats pollution in the marine environment.

If you hold a valid STCW certificate issued by another country and want to work on an Australian-flagged vessel, you need a certificate of recognition (CoR). In some countries this is called a recognition endorsement.

Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

An index to guide you through the supporting documents for the National Plan.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020

This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of maritime safety information when navigating through NAVAREA X and METAREA X.