The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

Electronic visual distress signals are not a substitute for conventional pyrotechnic flares.

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

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.

On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.