The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.

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

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

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

Find out how to make an MLC complaint and how AMSA responds to MLC complaints.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

Find out about the automatic identification system (AIS).

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

Mark Sherriff is a former AMSA lighthouse keeper and recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to community history.

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.