Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

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

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020

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.

We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue risk management' held 19 February 2025.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.