We follow the guidance of international conventions when conducting search and rescue (SAR) activities.

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.

Find out who can be the designated person for a DCV and what they need to do.

Master distraction leads to vessel grounding during sea trials

Lighthouses are part of the network of aids to navigation in Australia. Use our interactive map to locate one of our heritage lighthouses.

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

A guide for domestic commercial vessels

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024 Consultation Report – Feb - Apr 2024

We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.

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