Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

Watch previous webinars and access webinar Q & As and presentations.

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

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

Ben Fordham from Trepang Fisheries talks about float-free EPIRBS

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

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

On 22 March 2023, AMSA launched new artwork on the Cairns-based Challenger aircraft, designed by Torres Strait artist Michael Nona.

Explore key trends and safety insights from reported incidents in our annual reports.

You may need to pay a fee, levy or charge, depending on what action you need to do. Find out about our current levies, fees, and payment options.

Australia implements a range of standards and regulations to protect the marine environment from pollution.

Electronic visual distress signals are not a substitute for conventional pyrotechnic flares.

AMSA is pleased to be sponsoring the 2023 Interferry Conference, to be held in Australia for the first time since 2002.

A video explaining how to develop a safety management system.

Navigational maritime safety information (MSI) for NAVAREA X and Australian coastal areas is issued by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Australia. Navigational warnings are current for the time indicated and can be updated by refreshing the webpage.

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.

Monitoring an oil spill is necessary to address concerns raised about its effects and the impact of the associated cleanup response.

We know it's not just about the salary, so we offer a range of attractive benefits.