The Modernised Australian Ship Tracking and Reporting System (MASTREP) is a ship reporting system designed to contribute to safety of life at sea.

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

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

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.

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

Guidance for VTS providers on the qualifications and training of VTS personnel in Australia.

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.

The National Law Act, regulations, marine orders, and exemptions set out the detail of the national system.

Find out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.

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.

AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.

Report of the Incident Analysis team into the response by the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and hazardous Substances, to the Montara Wellhead Platform incident, March 2010.

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working on global requirements for reporting lost or discharged fishing gear.