We have an intergovernmental agreement on the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement.

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

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

Monitoring an oil spill is necessary to address concerns raised about its effects and the impact of the associated cleanup response.

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).

Oil spill control agents (OSCA) may assist in oil spill clean up in Australian waters.

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

Find AMSA's latest modern slavery statement and access previous statements.

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