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

Watch the video of Mark Jacobs who has hung up his snorkel and fins to help save lives across 10 per cent of the Earth’s surface.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

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.

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

Managing fatigue is everyone’s responsibility. This guidance hub will help you manage fatigue in your commercial vessel operation.

Since 2006, we have provided an emergency towing vessel in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef to protect the marine environment.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

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

During a private charter a passenger fell down a stairwell and sustained serious injuries. The area around the top of the stairwell had a recess that reduced the floor area slightly and could be missed during movements. The stairs themselves were not found to be contributory to this incident. However, the spiral design proved problematic for providing post-incident medical assistance for the passenger. Any area that may present a safety risk to passengers onboard a vessel should be risk assessed, with appropriate control measures put in place to ensure passenger safety.

Carry the right safety equipment, including lifejackets, life rafts, and first aid kits.