This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

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

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

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

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

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

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1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

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

AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.

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.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

Access AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.

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.