On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

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

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

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

If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.  

We are motivated by our mission and vision.

Fatigue management requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

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

Lighthouses are part of the network of aids to navigation in Australia. Use our interactive map to locate one of our heritage lighthouses.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

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

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

In the early afternoon of 30 May 2022, a hire and drive sailing catamaran began to take on water before sinking shortly after departing the marina. Onboard was the charterer, their family and a briefer who was in control of the vessel. The investigation established that following recent maintenance, an inspection plate had not been replaced, allowing water ingress. It was further identified that the charter company’s maintenance procedures did not suitably document handing over and/or tagging of removed items during maintenance work.