This five-year outlook of future action covers specific industry issues, international developments, priorities for standards, and legislative expiries.

On 16 March 2022, a class 2B landing barge collided with a starboard channel marker. The investigation identified that the previous swing engineer did not inform the incoming engineer that the port main engine cooling water suction valve was shut. After getting underway, the engine began to overheat. This distracted the master from monitoring the vessel’s intended track. The vessel’s safety management system did not have an appropriate engineering handover procedure.

This service charter sets out the standard of service you can expect to receive from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.

This page contains a list of past changes to exemptions.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.

We are seeking your feedback on implementing proposed amendments to Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions).

A particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA) is given special protection because of its vulnerability to damage from international shipping activities.

Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.

We are committed to nurturing your development and helping you reach your goals.

At 8.55 am on 10 September 1979, the tanker World Encouragement was conducting berthing operations at an Australian Oil Refinery (AOR) mooring at Kurnell in Botany Bay, New South Wales, when oil began rising to the water surface from beneath the ship.

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

This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) in the Australia and New Zealand region.

We know it's not just about the salary, so we offer a range of attractive benefits.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Middleton Kirwasi Gwaday travelled from his home country Papua New Guinea to complete a master's degree in Sweden.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.