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

We inspect domestic commercial vessels to ensure crew, vessel, and operational safety.

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.

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.  

This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

AMSA occasionally seeks help and support from private companies to deliver its Search and Rescue (SAR) services.

A 7.5m punt (flat bottomed vessel) used for aquaculture operations contacted a marina at speed, injuring 4 people onboard.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

Mark Sherriff is a former AMSA lighthouse keeper and recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to community history.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

What changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54) did we seek feedback on?

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