AMSA Connect phone services may have longer wait times on Monday 1 June 2026 while we operate with reduced staffing due to the Reconciliation Day Public Holiday in Canberra. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
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- Domestic commercial vessel annual incident report, January–December 2019This report presents an analysis of reported marine incidents during 2019 and a trend analysis of operation-related fatalities for 2015-2019.Last updated: 11/03/2022
- Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS)A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) is now available in the Australia and New Zealand region.Last updated: 09/18/2023
- AMSA BoardOur Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.Last updated: 09/18/2025
- Safety guidelines for marine adventure tourism operatorsA guide to help domestic commercial marine adventure tourism operators develop their safety management systems (SMS)Last updated: 10/25/2023
AMSA services over the holidaysAMSA will be closed from 5 pm (AEDT), Tuesday 24 December 2024 and will re-open at 8 am (AEDT) on Thursday 2 January 2025.Last updated: 12/18/2024- My BoatUse the My Boat online system to understand and comply with safety requirements, legislation and standards for your domestic commercial vessel.Last updated: 10/29/2018
- Exemption 33 - Marine Safety (Sailing vessels with motor propulsion)This exemption allows eligible people to work on a domestic commercial sailing vessel without the required certificate of competency.Last updated: 06/30/2025
Beacon ownerIf you own a distress beacon, it must be registered. Registering your beacon is free and in some cases it is mandatory by law.Last updated: 07/29/2025- Consultation feedback report: Proposed changes to Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures)Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.Last updated: 07/07/2025
- Bunker certificates and the Bunkers ConventionInformation for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.Last updated: 08/01/2025
16 May - International Day for Women in Maritime eventJoin the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.Last updated:
AMSA services over the festive seasonWe will be closed between 5 pm AEDT Wednesday 24 December 2025 and 8 am AEDT Friday 2 January 2026. Seafarer certification services will pause over this period.Last updated: 12/17/2025- Search and rescue incidents 2017–18Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.Last updated: 10/26/2020
- No risk assessments and gate design results in passengers overboardOn 6 November 2021, while enroute, a passenger charter (Class 1E) vessel’s inadequately secured swim platform gate opened when a passenger and toddler leant against it causing the two passengers to fall into the water. The investigation identified that there was no locking bolt on the gate, no risk assessments and no passenger verification procedures in place.Last updated: 08/26/2022
- Domestic commercial vessel requirementsThere are a number of certificates and permits you need if you are operating a domestic commercial vessel.Last updated: 01/04/2021
- Chief mate less than 3000 gross tonnage (yachts)This international certificate enables you to work as a Watchkeeper Deck officer on yachts less than 3000 gross tonnage in any operating area.Last updated: 07/10/2024
- Cospas–Sarsat search and rescue satellite systemThe search and rescue (SAR) satellite system we use in the Australian SAR region.Last updated: 07/15/2020
September 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lessonThere were 94 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in September.Last updated: 10/22/2024- Master less than 3000 gross tonnage (yachts)This international certificate enables you to work as a Master or Watchkeeper deck on yachts in any operating area.Last updated: 07/10/2024
- Master less than 500 gross tonnage (yachts)This international certificate enables you to work as a Master or Watchkeeper deck on yachts.Last updated: 07/01/2024