Search for a registered ship on the Australian General and International Shipping Registers.

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Find out about permitted tolerance, enforcement of requirements and how we will deal with delays in transmitting the VGM electronically.

MARPOL Garbage placards (also known as stickers) are mandatory for all vessels of 12 metres or more in length and fixed or floating platforms.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Transport, Western Australia.

AMSA has a fair, and non-discriminatory procurement complaints handling process.

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

Mandatory coastal pilotage is a protective measure used in environmentally fragile or areas potentially hazardous to navigation.

Australia provides environmentally responsible port waste reception facilities for you to dispose your vessel-generated waste.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

Find out how you obtain your unique vessel identifier and how to display it correctly.

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