A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.

AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

Disconnection of LPG system the source of explosion on a houseboat

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.

Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.

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

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 implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

If you have an alternative way of meeting your safety requirements, you can make an equivalent means of compliance application.

The Australian Search and Rescue (SAR) Awards 2022-23 will be presented at an event in Hobart on 19 October.

Follow these steps if you want to take a DCV overseas for dry docking, sale or delivery.

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport Safety Victoria.

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

AMSA is pleased to be sponsoring the 2023 Interferry Conference, to be held in Australia for the first time since 2002.