We maintain a database which assists us to calculate the risk factor of a vessel. This lets us target elevated risk vessels for inspection. 

On 21 August 2019, a landing barge (operated as a Class 1E and 2D) capsized while transiting from Great Mackerel Beach to Pittwater north of Sydney.

We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

Poorly secured containers can put lives at risk, damage the environment and cost millions. Find out how safe stowage practices keep cargo on board and help protect lives, livelihoods and the industry.

If you are looking to purchase a vessel and would like to know the current ownership details or you need detailed information on a registered ship, a title extract will provide this information.

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

Read the latest news from AMSA.

If you own a vessel in Australia and use it for any commercial, government or research activity, you will need to meet these requirements.

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).

We will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

We charge fees for evaluating and approving courses that are delivered by Registered training organisations.

In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

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