The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) is now available in the Australia and New Zealand region.

Consultation on Marine Order 58 closed on 8 March 2020. We are reviewing your feedback and preparing the consultation report.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Learn your options for fulfilling the mandatory requirement to hold a first aid certificate or equivalent when applying for a domestic certificate of competency.

AMSA and the Bureau of Meteorology provide vessels with maritime safety information (MSI) about hazards and foreseeable dangers to safe navigation through Australia's marine environment.

Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

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The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

We want your feedback on the proposal to cease high frequency (HF) radiotelephone monitoring of distress and safety communications in Australia.