The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

Providing 24/7 search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Australian Antarctic Division.

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

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

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

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

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.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations and marine pilots that the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) has ceased printing some nautical publications.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.