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From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

We will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.

Access a range of online training courses you can complete in your own time at your own pace.

The use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) on board ships contributes significantly to the safety of navigation.

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.

We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

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

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

We engage with national, domestic, regional and international stakeholders to develop a best practice Australian search and rescue (SAR) system.

We want your feedback on the proposal to cease high frequency (HF) radiotelephone monitoring of distress and safety communications in Australia.

The Strategic Plan builds on previous strategies and also takes into account the commitments made in 2014 by the Australian and Queensland governments in their Reef 2050 Long Term Sustainability Plan, and the North-East Shipping Management Plan.

There are other vessel permits or exemptions you may be eligible for under the national law.