Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

An index to guide you through the supporting documents for the National Plan.

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

We will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

The PSL applies to vessels that have carried 10 tonnes or more of oil while operating in Australia, any time during a quarter. It helps fund the response to marine pollution incidents.

These fees are for certificates of competency, certificates of operation, certificates of survey, the surveyor accreditation scheme, and National Law exemptions.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

Guidance on using an exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) to meet the fuel sulphur limit of 0.50% m/m, as required under MARPOL Annex VI and Australian law.

The Strategic Plan builds on previous strategies and also takes into account the commitments made in 2014 by the Australian and Queensland governments in their Reef 2050 Long Term Sustainability Plan, and the North-East Shipping Management Plan.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers, which were released on 19 April 2024.

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

We use marine orders to give effect to international and national conventions and standards. Find out more about these conventions and standards and how you can access them as publications.

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine areas.