The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers, which were released on 19 April 2024.

Find forms you might need to make sure you hold the right qualifications.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

Standards for class 1 and class 2 fast craft that are at least 35m in equivalent length.

A 7.5m punt (flat bottomed vessel) used for aquaculture operations contacted a marina at speed, injuring 4 people onboard.

Do you have a suspicious job offer for work in a maritime industry?

A summary of the effects of oil and dispersed oil on temperate sea grasses.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

Before you begin operating your vessel, you must follow our requirements.

Our social medial channels are open forums. We ask that you follow our posting guidelines outlined in these terms of use.

We are conducting a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on vessel adventure rides and experiences from October 2023 - March 2024.

We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.

You may need to pay a fee, levy or charge, depending on what action you need to do. Find out about our current levies, fees, and payment options.

Check if AMSA recognises your country or overseas STCW certificate, and what this means for your application in Australia.

Locations of the containers found from the YM Efficiency, before the salvage operation.