Australian-flagged ships which are detained by foreign port State control authorities overseas must notify AMSA.

We provide a search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia. This allows us to quickly deploy a SAR response for anyone in distress.

This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

Your vessel may be inspected to verify your compliance with cargo requirements. These requirements and regulations apply to safety-related aspects for marine carriage of cargo.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

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

Find out which marine radio certificate you need and how to get one.

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

If you have a boat, you may be considering hiring it out for overnight accommodation via an online platform—for example, Airbnb, Beds on Board or Flotespace—whether at a marina berth, or at a mooring.

We are a Commonwealth statutory authority which provides services to the Australian maritime industry. Sometimes we need to seek the help and support of private companies to deliver our services.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

Learn how to get copies of documents certified for your certificate application.

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