You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

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

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

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

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.