Commonwealth, state and territory agencies responsible for responding to marine pollution incidents under the National Plan.

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

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

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

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine areas.

This marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water.

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