Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

An accountable authority may issue a Public Interest Certificate under the Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Act 2018 when it is considered to not be in the public interest for a particular procurement process to be suspended.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

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

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in the Northern Territory.

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, crew training, incident reporting and more during our focussed inspections campaign on towage operations.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

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January - March 2026There were 335 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in Quarter 1 of 2026. Of these, 44 were serious and 1 very serious.

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Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

The Sylvan Arrow was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture into the sea west of Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria on 18 December 1999.

AMSA occasionally seeks help and support from private companies to deliver its Search and Rescue (SAR) services.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.