IMO guidelines about Australia's particularly sensitive sea areas—the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea.

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.

We are a Commonwealth statutory authority which provides services to the Australian maritime industry. Sometimes we need to seek the help and support of private companies to deliver our services.

A powered barge with a mounted crane became unstable and capsized in 3.5 metres of water during lifting operations of a concrete structure.

You may need to pay a fee, levy or charge, depending on what action you need to do. Find out about our current levies, fees, and payment options.

Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

Fatigue management requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

Get your Master or deck certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

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).

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.