We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman.

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.

Guidance for VTS providers on the qualifications and training of VTS personnel in Australia.

Read about our compliance priorities for 2025–26 to stay informed, meet regulatory requirements, and support better safety and environmental outcomes.

A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

A guide for domestic commercial vessels

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

(1)  The criteria for issue to a person of an unrestricted pilot licence, for a stated pilotage area, are that the person: 

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

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

A passenger ferry was returning from its scheduled service when an unanticipated wave raised its stern and caused its bow to dive under the water. Water rushed over the bow and a significant amount came through the forward portside access door and into the passenger compartment. The master immediately reduced speed, which expelled most of the water overboard. The forward portside access door had been left open by a crew member who was attempting to alleviate sea sickness among some passengers. The action of leaving the door open during the voyage was contrary to the vessel’s survey requirements. Signage requiring the door to be kept closed when underway was reportedly not seen by crew members. This resulted in water entering the vessel creating a potentially unsafe situation.

These documents will guide you through submitting survey reports and recommendations for domestic commercial vessels.