Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

We promote safety in marine pollution response through the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan).

Find out if the vessel you own or operate under a boat-share agreement is a domestic commercial vessel.

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020

The Australian Search and Rescue (SAR) Awards 2022-23 will be presented at an event in Hobart on 19 October.

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

We have intergovernmental agreements with state and territory governments in Australia.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA).

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

Our response to the risk of oil spills on wildlife.