Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.

Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

Advice to vessel owners and masters for the Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on passenger (class 1) vessel tenders in Western Australia and Northern Territory.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Our regulatory plan is produced annually and contains planned changes to our regulatory instruments.

Our AMSA Connect team are ready to assist you over the phone, by email, or at one of our regional offices.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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