Commonwealth, state and territory agencies responsible for responding to marine pollution incidents under the National Plan.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

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

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

On the morning 28 June 1999, a discharge occurred from an offshore loading connection to the Mobil Port Stanvac Refinery in South Australia.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

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

There are different types of automatic identification systems (AIS) used in Australia.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

The Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) discusses matters relating to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in Australia.

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.