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

A summary of the effects of oil and dispersed oil on temperate sea grasses.

The Modernised Australian Ship Tracking and Reporting System (MASTREP) is a ship reporting system designed to contribute to safety of life at sea.

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

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

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

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 offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

Lighthouses are part of the network of aids to navigation in Australia. Use our interactive map to locate one of our heritage lighthouses.

It is mandatory under Australian law for certain vessels and fixed or floating platforms to carry a garbage management plan, display placards and maintain a garbage record book.

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

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

AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

A Class 1 passenger vessel’s port engine caught fire whilst northeast of Fraser Island with 82 passengers and crew onboard. The investigation found that regular planned engine maintenance, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, was not in place at the time of the incident. The crew’s response to the incident was immediate and effective. The transfer of the 77 passengers to a nearby vessel, which attended the distress call within 10 minutes, was undertaken quickly and effectively by the master and crew.

At AMSA, we believe in supporting you to be the best version of yourself.