A charter vessel with passengers was conducting a cruise around Sydney Harbour when it narrowly missed an unlit runabout at night. The vessel ran aground, and two attempts to tow the vessel off the sandbank were unsuccessful. The investigation found that the master did not risk-assess the route and respective conditions. The vessel safety management system provided the master with no clear direction on safe routes to follow. The command, control, and communication with and between the crew in relation to emergency procedures and response was ineffective.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

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

You may be able to operate temporarily below the minimum crewing requirements that apply to your vessel.

This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

We have diverse teams operating all around Australia.

How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.

Standards for vessels used for special work.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

Members of our executive and leadership team who are appointed according to our relevant laws.

An accountable authority may issue a Public Interest Certificate under the Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Act 2018 when it is considered to not be in the public interest for a particular procurement process to be suspended.

We invite your feedback on AMSA’s consultative 2020-21 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS).

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.

Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.