We follow the guidance of international conventions when conducting search and rescue (SAR) activities.

You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

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

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.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

Master distraction leads to vessel grounding during sea trials

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.

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

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

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

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

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.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

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

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.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.