Members of our executive and leadership team who are appointed according to our relevant laws.

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

On 22 January 1982 at approximately 9 pm, the oil tanker Esso Gippsland was in the process of loading at Port Stanvac jetty, South Australia, when a large quantity of industrial fuel oil leaked from the air vent and ullage port of its no.2 starboard tank.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.

This marine notice advises of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I – machinery space operations (all ships), prepared and issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.

How to get certificates we have issued to you, or your seafarers, certified online.

The 277th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in Hobart, Tasmania.

A guide for domestic commercial vessels

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

Find forms you might need to make sure you hold the right qualifications.

If you have an alternative way of meeting your safety requirements, you can make an equivalent means of compliance application.

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.