We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

An accountable authority may issue a Public Interest Certificate under the Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Act 2018 when it is considered to not be in the public interest for a particular procurement process to be suspended.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.

Standards for vessels used for special work.

We're running a nation-wide inspection campaign focusing on hazardous gases on domestic commercial vessels from 2 February - 30 April 2026. Find out what to expect and how to prepare.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.

Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale G first aid kit on board: 1D (with unberthed passengers), 1E (with unberthed passengers), 2D, 2E, 3D and 3E.

We are conducting a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on vessel adventure rides and experiences from October 2023 - March 2024.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

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

If you undertake towing operations with your vessel, there are unique risks that you must consider within your risk assessment as part of the safety management system.

A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

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This marine notice provides information on how the automatic channel switching feature in VHF digital selective calling (DSC) radios may impact voice communications during safety critical operations.