We use marine orders to explain and implement the legislative requirements for the maritime industry. Find out about the conventions and standards that marine orders explain.

As a flag State, AMSA are responsible for making sure Australian ships comply with relevant legislation/s.

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.

Follow these steps if your RAV is no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ) or it's being brought to Australia to operate as a DCV.

AMSA port State control inspectors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our cargo securing focused inspection campaign. Use this checklist to prepare for the inspection, and to help you ensure your cargo is secure. Below is a sample of the focused inspection campaign checklist.

The Privacy (Australian Government Agencies — Governance) APP Code 2017 (APP Code) requires all agencies to conduct a privacy impact assessment for all high risk privacy projects.

This course is designed for people who may perform or support the role of finance officer during a marine pollution response.

On Wednesday 2 August AMSA will be hosting a Safety Management System workshop in Airlie Beach.

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We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels when at berth in the port of Sydney Harbour.

Consultation on Marine Order 47 closed on 1 July 2019.

We consulted you about safety of navigation and radio equipment.

Exemptions and approvals for the handling, transport, and categorisation of certain cargoes.

Learn how to get copies of documents certified for your certificate application.

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

Your feedback is requested to help AMSA understand your views on current cost recovery arrangements.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.