From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

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

The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

On 6 November 2021, while enroute, a passenger charter (Class 1E) vessel’s inadequately secured swim platform gate opened when a passenger and toddler leant against it causing the two passengers to fall into the water. The investigation identified that there was no locking bolt on the gate, no risk assessments and no passenger verification procedures in place. 

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

Get your Engineer certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

This exemption is for owners of domestic commercial vessels who may not want to obtain or display a unique identifier.

This exemption is for owners and accredited marine surveyors of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) who need to be able to operate temporarily without having the required certificates.

Find out how to make an MLC complaint and how AMSA responds to MLC complaints.

How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.

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

AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. 

The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

The 278th meeting of the Board was held virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.