This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) in the Australia and New Zealand region.

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

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine areas.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

There are different types of automatic identification systems (AIS) used in Australia.

This service charter sets out the standard of service you can expect to receive from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

If you have an offer of employment on a ship registered on the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), you may need a certificate of equivalence (CoE). A CoE allows you to work on an AISR-registered ship using your overseas STCW certificate, without an AMSA-issued certificate of competency or certificate of recognition.

At AMSA, we believe in supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

The 273rd meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 in Canberra, ACT.