Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

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.

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.

The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

Trajectory models can help predict spill behavior in the marine environment.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

The 271st meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 in Canberra, ACT.