We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

We administer the national law, regulations and marine orders in implementing the national system.

This marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

We are seeking feedback on the draft Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse heritage management plan.

Find out about vessel categories, calculating vessel size, and read the dictionary of definitions.

Tell us what you think about our draft Heritage Strategy 2022-2025.