The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

This marine notice outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for duty. 

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

The MNL applies to most commercial vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of operating and maintaining marine aids to navigation systems.

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to MO12 and MO32 to introduce new requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches.

We know it's not just about the salary, so we offer a range of attractive benefits.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

Our search and rescue modules provide background information as well as information about preparation, principles of how to conduct a search and rescue operation and how to respond to specific kinds of emergency.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

We have a large search and rescue region which covers our land mass, and large areas of our surrounding oceans.