On the morning 28 June 1999, a discharge occurred from an offshore loading connection to the Mobil Port Stanvac Refinery in South Australia.

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

This page contains a list of past changes to exemptions.

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

There are two methods of obtaining a verified gross mass (VGM). The VGM is mandatory for cargoes to be loaded onto a vessel.

Our eligibility requirements for sailing vessels.

The inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.

The use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) on board ships contributes significantly to the safety of navigation.

If your registration certificate is lost or damaged, you will need a new one.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

Before you begin operating your vessel, you must follow our requirements.

The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

This marine notice advises of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I – machinery space operations (all ships), prepared and issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Find out how you obtain your unique vessel identifier and how to display it correctly.