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

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.

Our AMSA Connect team are ready to assist you over the phone, by email, or at one of our regional offices.

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

Navigational maritime safety information (MSI) for NAVAREA X and Australian coastal areas is issued by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Australia. Navigational warnings are current for the time indicated and can be updated by refreshing the webpage.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 53 (Vessels in polar waters) 2016 (MO53). The changes will ensure the marine order aligns with the new requirements following amendments to SOLAS and the Polar Code.

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024, requires that industrial personnel have appropriate safety training prior to embarking on a vessel.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).

Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

If special circumstances mean that you require an extension of time for your vessel's periodic survey, you can make an application under for Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification and compass adjustment) Exemption (Exemption 06).

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.