AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

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

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

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

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

A Class 1 passenger vessel’s port engine caught fire whilst northeast of Fraser Island with 82 passengers and crew onboard. The investigation found that regular planned engine maintenance, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, was not in place at the time of the incident. The crew’s response to the incident was immediate and effective. The transfer of the 77 passengers to a nearby vessel, which attended the distress call within 10 minutes, was undertaken quickly and effectively by the master and crew.

Planned Maintenance – 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022AMSA conducted a Planned Maintenance Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022.

We are a Commonwealth statutory authority which provides services to the Australian maritime industry. Sometimes we need to seek the help and support of private companies to deliver our services.

As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

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

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.