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

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

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

If special circumstances mean that you require an extension of time for your vessel's periodic survey, you can make an application under for Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification and compass adjustment) Exemption (Exemption 06).

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Australian Antarctic Division.

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

Our SAR observer program trains SES volunteers to look for signs of people in distress from the air.

Find out about AMSA’s strategic priorities and stay informed about our objectives, challenges and planned activities for 2025-26 to 2028-29.

A crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines.

Requirements for carrying an automatic identification system (AIS) are specified in marine orders.

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