Anyone can report a marine safety concern to us.

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

Process for registered training organisations delivering continued competence STCW courses in sea survival and fire fighting.

Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

Find safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Inner route north as well as alternative routes.

At AMSA, we believe in supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

This marine notice outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for duty. 

The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale G first aid kit on board: 1D (with unberthed passengers), 1E (with unberthed passengers), 2D, 2E, 3D and 3E.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.