We administer the national law, regulations and marine orders in implementing the national system.

An introduction to the Automatic Identification System, what it is and how it works.

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

Equipment requirements for small fishing vessel operations have been simplified.

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

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All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

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

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

These groups advise on effective policy, regulations and standards.