If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.

Scams are intended to trick you into giving out your personal information or paying money.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020

Consultation Report – October 2022

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

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.

A guide to our privacy policy.

We consulted you about vessel reporting systems.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our livestock ships focused inspection campaign.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024 Consultation Report – Feb - Apr 2024

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

Middleton Kirwasi Gwaday travelled from his home country Papua New Guinea to complete a master's degree in Sweden.

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.