We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

This trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.

We have an intergovernmental agreement on the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement.

Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

A summary of the effects of oil and dispersed oil on temperate sea grasses.

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).

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

Disconnection of LPG system the source of explosion on a houseboat

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

On 6 November 2021, while enroute, a passenger charter (Class 1E) vessel’s inadequately secured swim platform gate opened when a passenger and toddler leant against it causing the two passengers to fall into the water. The investigation identified that there was no locking bolt on the gate, no risk assessments and no passenger verification procedures in place. 

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

A lone cray fisher was heading for shelter during poor weather. He had been working for 17 hours without rest. While nearing the planned anchor point, the master fell asleep at the helm and the vessel continued on, running aground on the rocky shoreline.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

You may be able to operate temporarily below the minimum crewing requirements that apply to your vessel.

There are different types of automatic identification systems (AIS) used in Australia.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.