Notify AMSA as soon as possible after becoming aware of an incident

Navigational maritime safety information (MSI) for NAVAREA X and Australian coastal areas is issued by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Australia. Navigational warnings are current for the time indicated and can be updated by refreshing the webpage.

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

Prevention from marine pollution is imperative to protect Australia’s unique marine environments and the livelihoods of thousands of Australians.

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

The MNL applies to most commercial vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of operating and maintaining marine aids to navigation systems.

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

We cannot process or issue any certificate or endorsement if your application is incomplete.

Indexed list of relevant files arranged every six months to give to Parliament and publish on our website.

We will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.

Specifies safety standards for the design, construction, equipping and operation of a domestic commercial vessel that is a leisure craft.

The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels.

For people aspiring to become accredited marine surveyors under the National Law.

Mark Sherriff is a former AMSA lighthouse keeper and recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to community history.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

On 22 March 2023, AMSA launched new artwork on the Cairns-based Challenger aircraft, designed by Torres Strait artist Michael Nona.