This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.

You may need to pay a fee, levy or charge, depending on what action you need to do. Find out about our current levies, fees, and payment options.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.

Commonwealth, state and territory agencies responsible for responding to marine pollution incidents under the National Plan.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.

Fatigue management requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

We provide a range of geographic information as digital maps and spatial data sets. This visual geographic data is used to support search and rescue, pollution response, vessel tracking, and navigation in Australian waters. Some data access may require you to pay a fee.

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

Our free webinars provide useful information and guidance about maritime safety, marine environment protection and maritime aviation search and research.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on float-free EPIRB requirements on domestic commercial vessels over the period 1 February to 30 April 2021.

There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).

An online learning program providing an awareness of how AMSA combats pollution in the marine environment.

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

Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

A summary of fees you may have to pay to obtain your certificates.

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

There are 48 infringements listed in the national law that can apply to vessel owners, masters, crew, or passengers. You can avoid an infringement notice by making sure your vessel, crew, and operations comply with the national law.

Find out how you obtain your unique vessel identifier and how to display it correctly.