Find out about the automatic identification system (AIS).

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A passenger vessel travelling at speed collided with a cliff face resulting in serious injuries to passengers and major structural damage to the vessel.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

The safety and medical equipment you need will depend on your vessel and operation.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

We welcome your views on the marking of fishing gear and reporting lost or discharged fishing gear, to inform Australia's position on proposed new international requirements.

Launch your career with AMSA.

You must be a specific distance from the nearest land before a discharge at sea can be made.

Find policies and requirements for registered training organisations to obtain AMSA approval for International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) training.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

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

Payment options for marine levies, fees, or charges.

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

Your vessel may be inspected to verify your compliance with cargo requirements. These requirements and regulations apply to safety-related aspects for marine carriage of cargo.