Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

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

On 3 December 1987 the Nella Dan ran aground in strong winds in Buckle Bay, Macquarie Island.

Trajectory models can help predict spill behaviour in the marine environment. If you are from one of our National Plan partner agencies, you can request a spill trajectory model when an oil or chemical spill occurs.

A swimmer participating in a marine wildlife interaction tour sustained a foot injury from a propeller strike when a crew member attempted to tow them alongside a tender vessel. This activity was in breach of the operations’ safety management system procedures.

Specifies safety standards for the design, construction, equipping and operation of a domestic commercial vessel that is a leisure craft.

If you undertake towing operations with your vessel, there are unique risks that you must consider within your risk assessment as part of the safety management system.

Before you begin operating your vessel, you must follow our requirements.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations (Class 1B) are required to carry a Scale D medical cabinet and a Scale F first aid kit on board.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations Class 1C (with berthed passengers), 2B and 3B, are required to carry a Scale E medical cabinet and a Scale F First aid kit on board.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.