Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. 

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

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

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

A guide to our privacy policy.

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

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).

AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

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

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

Mohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on promoting e-learning study for seafarers in Fiji in the not-too-distant future.