Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Anyone can report a marine safety concern to us.

AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

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

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

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

A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

There are few exceptions to the prohibition of garbage discharge under MARPOL. Breaches can result in significant penalties.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Take this short online tutorial to learn more about the automatic identification system (AIS).

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is the Commonwealth statutory body with responsibility for establishing and maintaining marine aids to navigation (AtoN) pursuant to section 190 of the Navigation Act 2012 (Cth).

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.