Dynamic separation can cause your vessel to become unbalanced and tip over. Find out how you can avoid this happening.

We have intergovernmental agreements with state and territory governments in Australia.

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

Our response to the risk of oil spills on wildlife.

Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

National Environmental Maritime Operations (NEMO) is an incident management system used to manage and monitor national maritime environmental emergencies.

An online learning program providing an awareness of how AMSA combats pollution in the marine environment.

We promote safety in marine pollution response through the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan).

On 3 December 1987 the Nella Dan ran aground in strong winds in Buckle Bay, Macquarie Island.

Instructions where an Australian commercial vessel under construction is required to undertake sea trials prior to the issuance of statutory certification.Australian vessels intended to b

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

This service charter sets out the standard of service you can expect to receive from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

In this edition we talk about correct use of the AMSA 586 form following a survey, draft standards on marina and boat electrical installations, ISO 12215 GES is now approved.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.