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Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

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).

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of the Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics.

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

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

Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

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

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Transport, Western Australia.

Managing fatigue is everyone’s responsibility. This guidance hub will help you manage fatigue in your commercial vessel operation.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

Find out what was discussed at decarbonisation roundtables attended by shipping industry representatives. By hosting these roundtables, AMSA aims to foster collaboration in the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.

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.