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.

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

When Port Hedland VTS received notification of four people clinging to a vessel in the anchorage zone, they wasted no time co-ordinating local assets to effect a rescue worthy of a nomination for the Australian VTS Award.

Use this appropriate crewing evaluation template to record your crewing assessment and appropriate crewing outcomes in your vessel’s safety management system.

Our 2025-26 regulatory program identifies the priority regulatory reform projects that will be progressed this financial year.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

Middleton Kirwasi Gwaday travelled from his home country Papua New Guinea to complete a master's degree in Sweden.

We want everyone to be able to access and use our websites.

We provide a search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia. This allows us to quickly deploy a SAR response for anyone in distress.

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.

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

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

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

We will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.

A guide for domestic commercial vessels

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision