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- Infringement noticesThere are 48 infringements listed in the national law that can apply to vessel owners, masters, crew, or passengers. You can avoid an infringement notice by making sure your vessel, crew, and operations comply with the national law.Last updated: 01/05/2021
- Naturally-degrading sorbents in the cleanup of oil spillsWe are responsible for coordinating the cleanup of oil spills in Australia's coastal waters.Last updated: 11/26/2020
- Safety management systemsA safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.Last updated: 05/15/2024
- Queensland coastal passage plan 2019The Queensland coastal passage plan (QCPP) seeks to improve pre-pilotage communications between coastal pilotage providers, the vessels they service and the pilots embarked within these vessels.Last updated: 08/06/2020
- Search and rescue arrangements in AustraliaThe Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.Last updated: 07/30/2020
- Focused inspection campaign—float-free EPIRBsWe will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on float-free EPIRB requirements on domestic commercial vessels over the period 1 February to 30 April 2021.Last updated: 01/19/2021
- Working on domestic commercial vessels with STCW certificatesYou can use some STCW certificates in place of equivalent near coastal certificates to work on a domestic commercial vessel.Last updated: 03/21/2024
- Search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.Last updated: 02/26/2024
Former South Australia police officer helps save maritime livesWatch the video of Mark Jacobs who has hung up his snorkel and fins to help save lives across 10 per cent of the Earth’s surface.Last updated: 05/03/2022- Recognition of New Zealand certificatesSee how New Zealand are recognised to obtain an Australian domestic near coastal certificate.Last updated: 10/27/2020
- 2023/02 — VHF marine radios with digital selective calling capabilityThis marine notice provides information on how the automatic channel switching feature in VHF digital selective calling (DSC) radios may impact voice communications during safety critical operations.Last updated: 01/10/2025
- Dispersant responseChemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.Last updated: 03/07/2025
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- Appropriate crewing evaluation—templateUse this appropriate crewing evaluation template to record your crewing assessment and appropriate crewing outcomes in your vessel’s safety management system.Last updated: 08/14/2023
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio logbookThe GMDSS radio log book is available to download free of charge.Last updated: 01/01/2024
- Environmental, scientific and technical resourcesEnvironmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.Last updated: 12/21/2022
- Australian seafarers service bookUse an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.Last updated: 03/21/2025
- Scale F first aid kitSurvey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale F first aid kit on board: 1B, 1C (with unberthed passengers), 1D (with berthed passengers), 1E (with berthed passengers), 2B, 2C, 3B and 3C.Last updated: 12/23/2025
- AMSA approved short coursesA list of all our approved short courses.Last updated: 02/11/2025
- Contact usFind out how to get in touch with AMSA Connect, emergency services, our head and state offices and media team.Last updated: 04/07/2026