The Pacific Quest was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture from a ship into the sea near Border Island, Queensland on 25 December 2002.

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

Proof of identity is required when applying for a certificate of competency or seafarer’s service book.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

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

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

All vessels involved in a marine incident in Australian waters need to make a report.

If you are looking to purchase a vessel and would like to know the current ownership details or you need detailed information on a registered ship, a title extract will provide this information.

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

Report of the Incident Analysis team into the response by the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and hazardous Substances, to the Montara Wellhead Platform incident, March 2010.

Get your Master or deck certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

Tonnages for each Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel, current, decommissioned, and under construction.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

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

On the evening of 2 April 2022, a Sydney Harbour ferry was operating a regular route between Manly and Circular Quay. A group of young males were exhibiting risk taking behaviour on the deck during adverse weather conditions. One of the group jumped, stumbled, and fell overboard without a lifejacket. The master came about and followed the ferry track back at dead slow to find the person overboard (POB). The POB had the presence of mind to use his mobile phone torch light in the dark to alert the master of his presence and was rescued.

A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

A Class 1 passenger vessel’s port engine caught fire whilst northeast of Fraser Island with 82 passengers and crew onboard. The investigation found that regular planned engine maintenance, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, was not in place at the time of the incident. The crew’s response to the incident was immediate and effective. The transfer of the 77 passengers to a nearby vessel, which attended the distress call within 10 minutes, was undertaken quickly and effectively by the master and crew.

Towing of vessel in distress leads to back injury

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks