Our information publication scheme provides access to details about AMSA's operations.

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

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.

AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.

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

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

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

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).

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

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

From 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).