The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

Learn how to control the risk of fatigue to your crew and your operation.

In this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

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How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.