We have intergovernmental agreements with state and territory governments in Australia.

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

Our response to the risk of oil spills on wildlife.

An online learning program providing an awareness of how AMSA combats pollution in the marine environment.

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.

During a private charter a passenger fell down a stairwell and sustained serious injuries. The area around the top of the stairwell had a recess that reduced the floor area slightly and could be missed during movements. The stairs themselves were not found to be contributory to this incident. However, the spiral design proved problematic for providing post-incident medical assistance for the passenger. Any area that may present a safety risk to passengers onboard a vessel should be risk assessed, with appropriate control measures put in place to ensure passenger safety.

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints for the Great Barrier Reef—Hydrographers passage.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.