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  • Operational information (IPS)
    Our information publication scheme provides access to details about AMSA's operations.
    Last updated: 09/01/2025
  • Search and rescue incidents 2016–17
    Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.
    Last updated: 10/26/2020
  • Supervisory definitions
    Learn the differences between general and direct supervision
    Last updated: 02/29/2024
  • Survey Matters April 2023
    In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.
    Last updated: 10/23/2024
  • Unrestricted Pilot Licence
    (1)  The criteria for issue to a person of an unrestricted pilot licence, for a stated pilotage area, are that the person: 
    Last updated: 07/14/2022
  • Regulatory plan—completed program 2017–18
    This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.
    Last updated: 09/22/2020
  • Bringing a vessel to Australia or going on an overseas voyage
    If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.  
    Last updated: 12/14/2023
  • Navigation through the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait
    Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.
    Last updated: 12/02/2025
  • Statement of Intent
    This Statement of Intent covers the period from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2026.
    Last updated: 01/07/2025
  • Refusal of access to Australian ports
    Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports
    Last updated: 09/21/2023
  • Protection of the sea conventions and legislation
    Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.
    Last updated: 12/03/2024
  • Survey Matters—April 2020
    In the April edition we tell you what we are doing to support our industry during the COVID-19 period, we provide information about passive fire safety measures, give guidance on inspecting internal buoyancy or sealed internal hull voids, and more.
    Last updated: 10/19/2025
  • North-East Shipping Management Plan—action update
    The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.
    Last updated: 08/06/2025
  • VTS compliance and enforcement framework
    1 PurposeThis page outlines the compliance and enforcement framework with respect to violations of VTS regulatory requirements under the Navigation Act and Marine Order 64
    Last updated: 05/25/2023
  • Vessel track data disclosure and dissemination policy
    The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.
    Last updated: 01/21/2021
  • Coxswain Grade 2 near coastal
    Learn about the Coxswain Grade 2 near coastal certificate, including the vessels it lets you operate, how to qualify and apply.
    Last updated: 05/29/2025
  • Discharge standards
    A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.
    Last updated: 08/15/2025
  • Attendees at the Australian Seafarers’ Welfare Council meeting.
    AMSA participates in Australian Seafarers’ Welfare Council meeting and Port Welfare Committee forum
    AMSA representatives recently chaired and participated in the Australian Seafarers’ Welfare Council (ASWC) meeting and the Port Welfare Committee (PWC) forum at the Maritime Union of Australia office in Melbourne on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 October 2023.
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  • North East Shipping Management Plan—July 2021 update
    The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).
    Last updated: 04/14/2025
  • Environmental, scientific and technical resources
    Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.
    Last updated: 12/21/2022