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.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

A passenger vessel collided with an unseen rock, resulting in the injury of a passenger. The master navigated the vessel into unfamiliar waters that was not a normal or planned part of the passenger tour experience, and not authorised by the tour company. Owners and operators should ensure masters continue to conform to the planned or authorised route for the services they offer.

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

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

Dr Rosalie Balkin was appointed to the AMSA Board on 21 November 2018 for a three year term.

The Sanko Harvest struck a reef off Esperance, Western Australia on 14 February 1991, and broke up over the next fortnight.