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.

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

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

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

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

Master distraction leads to vessel grounding during sea trials

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

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

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

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

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.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

Since December 2016, we have conducted 185 compliance checks on 88 cruise ships with 100 per cent compliance observed.

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

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

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.