In 2024, a range of vessel stability issues caused a trawler to roll over. The master had not followed the vessel’s stability book properly. The investigation also found that the stability book didn’t meet relevant standards.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA).

We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from individuals, organisations and government is an important part of policy development and regulatory change.

A video tutorial on claiming a survey in the MARS system, for the use of marine surveyors in Australia.

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

Our AMSA Connect team are ready to assist you over the phone, by email, or at one of our regional offices.

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).

Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

Our regulatory plan is produced annually and contains planned changes to our regulatory instruments.

An oil spill conference hosted by the Australian Institute of Petroleum and the Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre, 11-14 September in Brisbane.

Notify AMSA as soon as possible after becoming aware of an incident

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

What you can do with a New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificate in Australia.

We have a large search and rescue region which covers our land mass, and large areas of our surrounding oceans.

On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Australian Maritime College.