We have a large search and rescue region which covers our land mass, and large areas of our surrounding oceans.

What changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54) did we seek feedback on?

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

Our eligibility requirements for sailing vessels.

1. The criteria for the issue to a person of a trainee pilot licence are that the person: (a)  is entitled to work in Australia; and (b)  holds: 

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.

Discover key data on complaints about seafarer living and working conditions, inspection activities, and how we ensure seafarers visiting Australian ports are protected under international maritime labour standards.

If you have an offer of employment on a ship registered on the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), you may need a certificate of equivalence (CoE). A CoE allows you to work on an AISR-registered ship using your overseas STCW certificate, without an AMSA-issued certificate of competency or certificate of recognition.

There are standards of competence you must achieve to be able to work on an international fishing vessel.

These are the deficiencies for MARPOL that our inspectors have found.

The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.