On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.

All regulated Australian vessels must have a minimum safe crewing determination (MSCD). Find out how to prepare your crewing arrangement, check qualifications, and submit your application or renewal.

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.

Tell us what you think about our draft Heritage Strategy 2022-2025.

We consulted you about safety of navigation and radio equipment.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

Notify AMSA as soon as possible after becoming aware of an incident

This policy provides guidance to developers on how to ensure safe navigation in and around offshore renewable energy infrastructure (OREI).

Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.