We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

Find out how you obtain your unique vessel identifier and how to display it correctly.

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.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

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

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

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

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Simplified safety management system' held on 9 April 2025.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

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.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

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

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.