A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

Australia is standing for election to a key role on the Council of the International Maritime Organization.

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

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

Find out what was discussed at decarbonisation roundtables attended by shipping industry representatives. By hosting these roundtables, AMSA aims to foster collaboration in the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.

Follow these steps if your RAV is no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ) or it's being brought to Australia to operate as a DCV.

Our free webinars provide useful information and guidance about maritime safety, marine environment protection and maritime aviation search and research.

A powered barge with a mounted crane became unstable and capsized in 3.5 metres of water during lifting operations of a concrete structure.

Find safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

You may need to pay a fee, levy or charge, depending on what action you need to do. Find out about our current levies, fees, and payment options.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

The tender process for the next round of contracts to maintain Australia's aids to navigation network starts in July 2026. Find out more about this upcoming opportunity.

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

IMO guidelines about Australia's particularly sensitive sea areas—the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea.