Lighthouses are part of the network of aids to navigation in Australia. Use our interactive map to locate one of our heritage lighthouses.

Find out who can be the designated person for a DCV and what they need to do.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

Master distraction leads to vessel grounding during sea trials

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

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

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.

Due to amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW), refresher training is required for some certificates.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.