Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

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.

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

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

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Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

Fees associated with the delivery of the accredited marine surveyor scheme and applications for an equivalent means of compliance.

We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

Planned Maintenance – 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022AMSA conducted a Planned Maintenance Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022.

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.

This marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.

On 22 March 2023, AMSA launched new artwork on the Cairns-based Challenger aircraft, designed by Torres Strait artist Michael Nona.

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.

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

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

Consultation on marine order 31 is closed.