Tonnages for each Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel, current, decommissioned, and under construction.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

We promote safety in marine pollution response through the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan).

Person overboard without lifejacket following risky behaviour in adverse weather conditions

Unheeded weather warnings result in fishing charter vessel flooding.

Lack of regular planned maintenance results in engine fire.

Towing of vessel in distress leads to back injury

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

Fatigue contributing to fishing vessel grounding.

Disconnection of LPG system the source of explosion on a houseboat

Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

This report presents an analysis of MLC complaints, compliance and follow up actions undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Australia. The data represents 2020 statistics, with a comparison to the previous four years.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

From 6 to 9 August 2018 Newcastle hosted the 27th professional development workshop of the National Plan Environment, Scientific and Technical (ES&T) Network.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

Exemptions and approvals for the handling, transport, and categorisation of certain cargoes.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.