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

If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

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

If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.  

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

How to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

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

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

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.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

January - March 2026There were 336 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in Quarter 1 of 2026. Of these, 45 were serious and 1 very serious.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Guidance for calculating your sea service equivalence if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Rating (specialist seaman department), Maritime Warfare Officer (Maritime Warfare department) or RAN Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer (Marine Engineering or Electrical Technical department).

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

There are laws against ship sourced pollution and those responsible may be prosecuted under state or territory legislation.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Defence

AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.