Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

The inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.

Monitoring an oil spill is necessary to address concerns raised about its effects and the impact of the associated cleanup response.

Middleton Kirwasi Gwaday travelled from his home country Papua New Guinea to complete a master's degree in Sweden.

Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

The establishment of Australia's search and rescue (SAR) response system.

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine areas.

Proof of identity is required when applying for a certificate of competency or seafarer’s service book.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.

An unexpected wind-shift during parasailing operations caused 2 airborne passengers to contact the water at speed. They were recovered by the vessel and returned to shore. Both passengers later informed the operator that they had sustained injuries during the event. The owner then failed to report this as a marine incident to us.

The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at Hay Point, Queensland, for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier.

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.

On 22 March 2023, AMSA launched new artwork on the Cairns-based Challenger aircraft, designed by Torres Strait artist Michael Nona.