Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

The inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.

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

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 25 (Equipment – lifesaving) 2014 (MO25). MO25 sets out requirements for carrying and testing life-saving equipment and recovering people from water.

There are a number of certificates and permits you need if you are operating a domestic commercial vessel.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

Explore key trends and safety insights from reported incidents in our annual reports.

Australian-flagged ships which are detained by foreign port State control authorities overseas must notify AMSA.

Standards for maintaining buoyancy after flooding, grounding, or collision.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) was reviewed in 2023-2024. The review made 11 recommendations.

Find out how to make an MLC complaint and how AMSA responds to MLC complaints.

Find safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.

Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.

Find out which marine radio certificate you need and how to get one.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

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.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.