On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Victoria.

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

Your vessel may be considered a regulated Australian vessel (RAV).

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

How to get certificates we have issued to you, or your seafarers, certified online.

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

We’re seeking 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.

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).