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.

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

Monitoring an oil spill is necessary to address concerns raised about its effects and the impact of the associated cleanup response.

Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

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

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

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

Fees associated with the delivery of the accredited marine surveyor scheme and applications for an equivalent means of compliance.

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

When completing a bunker delivery note, you will need to include specific details.

Dynamic separation can cause your vessel to become unbalanced and tip over. Find out how you can avoid this happening.

AMSA and the Bureau of Meteorology provide vessels with maritime safety information (MSI) about hazards and foreseeable dangers to safe navigation through Australia's marine environment.