AMSA has a fair, and non-discriminatory procurement complaints handling process.

Latest standards for wheelhouse visibility, emergency escapes, crew and passenger accommodation, and personal safety on domestic commercial vessels. Includes updated requirements for evacuation, signage and preventing falls overboard.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

The Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea are unique, diverse and among the most well-protected waters in the world.

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.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.

We manage a network of about 480 marine aids to navigation (AtoN) located at about 360 sites around Australia’s coastline.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working on global requirements for reporting lost or discharged fishing gear.

Our information publication scheme provides access to details about AMSA's operations.

Our employees are expected to abide by the AMSA Code of conduct.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations and marine pilots that the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) has ceased printing some nautical publications.