Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

We are seeking service providers to deliver Level 2 Emergency Towage Capability (ETC2) services as part of our national maritime emergency response network.

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).

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

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.

Our social medial channels are open forums. We ask that you follow our posting guidelines outlined in these terms of use.

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.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

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