Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

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

Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.

How to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.

We use marine orders to give effect to international and national conventions and standards. Find out more about these conventions and standards and how you can access them as publications.

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

New body worn cameras for AMSA frontline staff increases safety and transparency.