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

The National Law Act, regulations, marine orders, and exemptions set out the detail of the national system.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Payment options for marine levies, fees, or charges.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.

Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

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

Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

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.

Book a block of oral exams to be held on-site as a registered training organisation (RTO).

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Survey modifiers are high risk operations and vessel attributes that change the survey and other requirements that would otherwise apply to the vessel.

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

This marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.

We have offices all around Australia. You can contact our state offices using the details below.