We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

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

IMO guidelines about Australia's particularly sensitive sea areas—the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

The Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) discusses matters relating to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in Australia.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).

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.

A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents.

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

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

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

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.