Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

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.

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

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).

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

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

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

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

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