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

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

Check if AMSA recognises your country or overseas STCW certificate, and what this means for your application in Australia.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in the Northern Territory.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, crew training, incident reporting and more during our focussed inspections campaign on towage operations.

January - March 2026There were 335 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in Quarter 1 of 2026. Of these, 44 were serious and 1 very serious.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

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.

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.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

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.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.