Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

Our search and rescue modules provide background information as well as information about preparation, principles of how to conduct a search and rescue operation and how to respond to specific kinds of emergency.

AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

Our information publication scheme provides access to details about AMSA's operations.

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Annex VI) allows ships to use exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) to comply with the 0.50 per cent m/m sulphur fuel oil limit that commenced on 1 January 2020

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at Hay Point, Queensland, for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.