Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

In this edition we talk about voluntary suspension: a practical option when you’re not surveying, survey process for Exemption 2 Division 5 vessels applying for a certificate of survey and survey code update in MARS: survey flexibility rollout.

Our focus is on delivering better practice regulation so we can support safe vessel operations, and combat marine pollution.

You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

This marine notice outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for duty. 

We follow the guidance of international conventions when conducting search and rescue (SAR) activities.

The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

Master distraction leads to vessel grounding during sea trials

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

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.

Find out who can be the designated person for a DCV and what they need to do.

Find out what was discussed at decarbonisation roundtables attended by shipping industry representatives. By hosting these roundtables, AMSA aims to foster collaboration in the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

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

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.