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

The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

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

Prevention from marine pollution is imperative to protect Australia’s unique marine environments and the livelihoods of thousands of Australians.

Our structure gives you an idea of which area can help you when you get in touch.

In this edition, we seek your feedback on national standards for fire safety on commercial vessels, talk about securing liferafts, share a case study about accreditation, an electrical fire incident caused by a portable electrical tool battery, and our new updated forms for surveyors.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Transport, Western Australia.

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.

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.

We provide a search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia. This allows us to quickly deploy a SAR response for anyone in distress.

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

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

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.

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.

Trajectory models can help predict spill behaviour in the marine environment. If you are from one of our National Plan partner agencies, you can request a spill trajectory model when an oil or chemical spill occurs.