In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

Our social medial channels are open forums. We ask that you follow our posting guidelines outlined in these terms of use.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

AMSA is committed to safe and clean seas. AMSA, on behalf of Australia, is responsible for the implementation of numerous international conventions and codes to which Australia is a signatory.

In June 2018 our Response Division delivered a workshop in Melbourne which explored how Australia could deliver an effective response to a complex maritime emergency.

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.

There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).

Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

Before you begin operating your vessel, you must follow our requirements.

This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.

The 274th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, in Fremantle, Western Australia.

We administer the national law, regulations and marine orders in implementing the national system.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.