This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

Australia’s leading maritime art prize promoting excellence in maritime and seafaring subjects in art.

AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.

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

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

National Environmental Maritime Operations (NEMO) is an incident management system used to manage and monitor national maritime environmental emergencies.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

Information regarding remote survey requests for ships detained in Australia.

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Marine safety agencies deliver essential services across Australia, including local waterways management, environmental oversight, pilotage, navigation aids, ports, harbours and mooring operations, and recreational boating support.

All regulated Australian vessels must have a minimum safe crewing determination (MSCD). Find out how to prepare your crewing arrangement, check qualifications, and submit your application or renewal.

The 2023 Shellfish Futures conference will be held in Smithton, Tasmania from 7-8 September.

Our AMSA Connect team are ready to assist you over the phone, by email, or at one of our regional offices.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

A gala dinner will be held in Newcastle, NSW on 1 September 2023 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Mission to Seafarers’ presence in Newcastle.

Do you have a suspicious job offer for work in a maritime industry?

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.