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 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.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Simplified safety management system' held on 9 April 2025.

There are laws against ship sourced pollution and those responsible may be prosecuted under state or territory legislation.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Managing operational stability risks in commercial fishing' held on 19 February 2026.

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.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

Marine order 504

Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.