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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferries.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

This Marine Notice reminds vessel masters, owners and operators about the coastal pilotage requirements that apply within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait, as prescribed in Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54).