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  • Annual Report 2015-16
    In 2015-16 we continued to progress many initiatives across our areas of operation: vessel and seafarer safety, search and rescue, marine environment protection, and navigation safety.
    Last updated: 09/07/2020
  • Annual Report 2016-17
    Over 2016–17 AMSA continued to prepare to take on full service delivery of the national system for domestic commercial vessels. A November 2016 decision from Australian governments to defer commencement of full service delivery until 1 July 2018 provided an opportunity to enhance our original approach.
    Last updated: 09/07/2020
  • Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS)
    A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) is now available in the Australia and New Zealand region.
    Last updated: 09/18/2023
  • Scale D medical cabinet
    Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations (Class 1B) are required to carry a Scale D medical cabinet and a Scale F first aid kit on board.
    Last updated: 12/23/2025
  • Scale E medical cabinet
    Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations Class 1C (with berthed passengers), 2B and 3B, are required to carry a Scale E medical cabinet and a Scale F First aid kit on board.
    Last updated: 12/23/2025
  • Scale F first aid kit
    Survey 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
  • Seafarer job offer scams and hoaxes banner
    Seafarer job offer scams and hoaxes
    Do you have a suspicious job offer for work in a maritime industry?
    Last updated: 01/03/2024
  • Search and rescue incidents 2015–16
    Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.
    Last updated: 10/26/2020
  • Shen Neng 1, 3 April 2010
    On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Construction - C3
    Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.
    Last updated: 11/07/2024
  • Anchoring systems - C7D
    Designing, selecting, and testing anchoring systems.
    Last updated: 10/01/2024
  • Obtaining a verified gross mass
    There are two methods of obtaining a verified gross mass (VGM). The VGM is mandatory for cargoes to be loaded onto a vessel.
    Last updated: 11/10/2023
  • Image of the Oceanic Grandeur after grounding
    Oceanic Grandeur, 3 March 1970
    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.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Make a Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) complaint
    Use this form to make a MLC complaint about a regulated Australian vessel or a foreign-flagged vessel in Australian waters.
    Last updated: 01/11/2024
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    Our culture
    Join our team and be part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared purpose.
    Last updated: 11/21/2025
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    Our people
    We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.
    Last updated: 05/08/2025
  • 2020/01 — Fatal accidents caused by moving elevators on ships
    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.
    Last updated: 01/10/2025
  • A group of AMSA inspectors on a boat in Sydney Harbour. You can see parts of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House in the background.
    Our teams
    We have diverse teams operating all around Australia.
    Last updated: 01/21/2025
  • Image of the Pacific Adventurer
    Pacific Adventurer, 11 March 2009
    The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
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    Personal growth
    At AMSA, we believe in supporting you to be the best version of yourself.
    Last updated: 03/06/2025